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It’s pumpkin patch season. But in honor of National Pumpkin Day, we have to ask — just how big have pumpkins grown in the United States? Fortunately, the Indiana Pumpkin Growers Association (IPGA) monitors the heaviest pumpkins grown around the world. IPGA takes the top 10 heaviest pumpkins at official state, local or national weigh-ins and determines the average weight in pounds for that location. The heaviest pumpkin on record in the United States and the world was grown in Minnesota last year and weighed 2,749 pounds. The pumpkin, grown by Travis Zinger of Anoka, also includes the third largest…

As Californians resent rising electricity prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at providing them with some relief.The governor’s order directs the state’s Utilities and Energy Commission to find ways to lower future electricity rates, or at least prevent them from rising rapidly.Among the actions he’s calling for is a closer look at how power companies spend money to stop power lines from starting wildfires. These wildfire mitigation costs currently account for about 13% of customers’ monthly electricity bills, state officials said.“We are taking action to address rising electricity costs and save consumers money on their bills,”…

NEW YORK — The Yankees fan who interfered with Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts’ catch during Tuesday’s World Series game told the Times he was “too passionate” and “probably crossed the line.” spoke.Austin Capobianco, a 38-year-old fan from Connecticut, appears to have grabbed Betts’ mitt and twisted the player’s wrist after Betts reached into the stands to catch a foul ball hit by Gleyber Torres. As a result, he was banned from watching Game 5 in the Bronx on Wednesday. . Capobianco said he was trying to steal the ball from Betts to help his favorite team.”I’m such a huge…

Federal agents arrested three Southern California men Wednesday on suspicion of illegally purchasing more than 120 guns in Utah and reselling them in California, prosecutors said.Manuel Ivan Sanchez, 37, of Helendale, Ricardo Amezcua, 45, of Southgate, and Fernando Nava, 35, of Hemet, each face one count, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He is charged with conspiracy.Prosecutors say they took multiple short trips to Utah, lied on federal documents and used fraudulent identification to purchase weapons, which they then brought back to California and illegally resold. did.Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said these black…

Federal agents arrested three Southern California men Wednesday on suspicion of illegally purchasing more than 120 guns in Utah and reselling them in California, prosecutors said.Manuel Ivan Sanchez, 37, of Helendale, Ricardo Amezcua, 45, of Southgate, and Fernando Nava, 35, of Hemet, each face one count, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He is charged with conspiracy.Prosecutors say they took multiple short trips to Utah, lied on federal documents and used fraudulent identification to purchase weapons, which they then brought back to California and illegally resold. did.Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said these black…

The Irwindle Speedway & Event Center, home to NASCAR races, demolition derbies and festivals and a mainstay of Southern California’s street racing scene, will close by the end of the year. “Irwindale is more than just a track, it’s a home and gathering place for racing enthusiasts from around the world,” Irwindale Speedway & Event Center (ISEC) President Tim Huddleston said in a statement. “We are grateful for every moment and memory we have shared as a community.”For 25 years, the speedway has been a gathering place for car enthusiasts. Also, with concerns about illegal car events such as street…

The Vincent Thomas Bridge, a critical transportation artery providing connectivity to Los Angeles and its distribution centers, will be closed for more than a year for critical deck replacement, Caltrans announced this week. The bridge will begin a 16-month construction project in “late 2025 or early 2026” to replace the bridge’s aging and deteriorating deck. The Vincent Thomas Bridge connects San Pedro and Long Beach as part of Highway 47 and is one of the busiest bridges in California. The bridge has been in service for 60 years, but the concrete slab is deteriorating “rapidly” due to the large number…

The 15-year-old Santa Margarita Catholic High School student didn’t know what to expect when he heard loud cheers and clapping coming from the varsity football team’s locker room. As he was walking to his locker, a player yelled, “Get him!” The lights were dimmed, several team members slammed him against a locker, pinned him to the ground and took turns “groping him, pulling on him, grabbing him, pulling on him,” according to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Orange County Superior Court. It is said that he did some twisting and twisting. .The lawsuit, first reported by the Orange County Register,…

On September 27, the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation organized an educational tour highlighting the accomplishments of Southern California’s Armenian schools. The event brought together a group of prominent legislators and several prominent local elected officials to celebrate the important role of Armenian educational institutions in California’s education landscape. Lawmakers in attendance included Sen. Bob Archuleta, Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, Rep. Anthony Portantino, Rep. Laura Friedman, Rep. Tori Ta, and former Rep. Adlin Nazarian. was. The day began with a traditional Armenian welcome at the Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School in Hollywood, creating a vibrant atmosphere with music and…

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is searching for additional victims of a man who allegedly raped a Bloomington woman he met on a dating app early Tuesday morning. Luis David Garcia, 37, met the woman on a dating app and invited her to his home in the 9700 block of Locust Avenue in Bloomington, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Around 3 a.m. Tuesday, the woman reported to authorities that Garcia had raped her after she lost consciousness, officials said. 29 people arrested, firearms, drugs in Southern California massive gill net She “awoke…