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40-year-old Xiaojie Zhang from Union City faces serious charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting a boy in San Ramon. The boy survived, but Zhang is also accused of stalking and making criminal threats. She pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and is held on a $1.675 million bond.

Motorcyclist dies in Sacramento crash, police seek witnesses; Natomas Boulevard closed for investigation.

USCs Star Receiver Makai Lemon Makes NFL Leap, Leaving Trojans Without Top Threats

Florida Panthers secure three-to-two victory over Los Angeles Kings, sweeping season series. Sam Bennett scores crucial goal ten seconds into third period, while Brad Marchand contributes with two assists. Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe also find the net for Panthers, who have won six of their last seven games. Kings goals from Joel Armia and Kevin Fiala not enough to stop Panthers offense. Daniil Tarasov makes twenty-seven saves, including a critical breakaway stop against Trevor Moore, securing Floridas win. Bennetts goal ties for the third-fastest goal to begin any period this season. Kings visit Tampa Bay on Thursday, Panthers host Carolina on Friday.

USC Trojans Secure Victory Despite Rices Absence: The USC Trojans mens basketball team triumphed over Texas San Antonio, 97-70, despite a slow start. The team, now 10-1 in non-conference play, struggled initially due to the absence of point guard Rodney Rice, who will miss the rest of the season. However, Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, and Ryan Cornish stepped up, with Baker-Mazara scoring 17 of his 20 points in the second half and Ausar recording his first double-double of the season. The team now prepares for a challenging Big Ten schedule, with the addition of a new point guard reportedly in the works.

Powerballs record-breaking jackpot of $1.25 billion, the sixth-largest in history, was drawn this week, with the winning numbers being 25, 33, 53, 62, and 66, and the Powerball number 17. The cash value for a single winners lump sum payment was estimated at $572.1 million, before taxes. This drawing marked the longest streak without a grand prize winner in Powerball history, spanning 44 drawings. The jackpot is the second-biggest of the year, following a $1.787 billion prize in September. The odds of winning the top prize remain incredibly low, at one in 292.2 million. Powerball drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Chop Suey: A Surprising Journey Through Time and Culture - Discover the rich history of this once-beloved dish, from its origins in imperial China to its status as a Chinese American cultural staple. Learn about its evolution from offal-based dish to Americanized version, and its impact on Chinese American culture and cuisine.

Experience a taste of New Jersey on the West Coast with Proudly Servings Jersey Burger, featuring pork roll, American cheese, a half-fried egg, and ketchup on a Martins potato bun. This unique burger is part of their monthly Kegs and Eggs event, also including a Trademark Brewing tap takeover. Pork roll, a rare find on the West Coast, is a beloved East Coast staple, and you can find it year-round at Marcondas Meats and New York Bagel and Deli in Los Angeles.

Downtown Sacramentos Expansion: A New Era of Vibrant Experiences The Downtown Sacramento Partnership, led by Michael Ault, is excited about the citys significant expansion, growing from sixty-six to one hundred two blocks. This growth aims to transform the city center into a more vibrant, diverse hub, offering more than just employment opportunities. The expanded downtown now stretches from O Street to the Crocker Art Museum, the Railyards, Fifteenth Street, and the Old Sacramento waterfront. This larger footprint will enable a unified approach to marketing, messaging, and planning special events, attracting a broader audience and encouraging businesses to join Sacramentos ongoing transformation.