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☆ Food banks, already struggling with high demand, are bracing themselves for an onslaught once emergency food stamps wind down: 'This is really, really going to hurt some of the most vulnerable populat
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Food banks are bracing for an onslaught amidst reduced resources and high prices. The food bank has already been up against high food and gas costs and increased demand. And it's not just the food banks themselves that will be affected but also the programs and partners the food banks work with. "A lot of people aren't really thinking in terms of that, that this is really, really going to hurt some of the most vulnerable populations." And while demand continues, there isn't as much food available as during the pandemic when food banks were given assistance.

☆ How rising-star athletes balance sports and content creation, even as the tech implosion disrupts lucrative brand deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Elaine Low | Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Social media, content creation, and lucrative branding deals offer a new path to fame and fortune. Top agents and managers working with athletes on content said it can be tricky to balance with training. Chasing content deals can be a distraction from the sport, and the industry-wide layoffs across tech companies from Twitter to Meta to Amazon mean that opportunities for influencer revenue are facing a slowdown. Fresno State basketball stars Haley and Hanna Cavinder, for instance, have a number of lucrative brand deals under their belts. A lot more athletes may not get deals if they don't have content creation, social media followings, or brand building."

☆ Apprenticeship programs are becoming more popular as an alternative to college
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Daniel Swan, 26, started as an apprentice and now works full time as an HVAC technician in California. For Daniel Swan, a 26-year-old father of two, it was simply a means to a well-paying job during an uncertain time. Armed with a technical degree, Swan joined an apprenticeship program with Lee’s Air in Fresno, California, in 2019. More from Personal Finance:How to decide if you should go back to schoolThe cheapest states for in-state college tuitionThe most-regretted college majorsIncreasingly, young adults are rethinking the value of college. As enrollment falls, alternatives such as apprenticeship programs are quietly gaining steam, particularly for families anticipating the sticker shock of a college education, which currently averages around $53,430, including tuition, fees and room and board, at private colleges and $40,550 at public colleges for the 2022-23 school year, according to the College Board.

☆ Anti-LGBTQ+ protests are at an all-time high. A Proud Boys war on drag is a big reason why.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Once a week on average in 2022, Proud Boys joined or led anti-LGBTQ+ protests held across the US. Proud Boys joined in seven anti-LGBTQ+ protests in September, 10 in October and 6 in November. In December, they protested at 13 anti-LGBTQ+ protests, more than in any other month last year, ACLED data shows. And the group's anti-LGBTQ+ push is continuing, said Kaufman, who tracks the Proud Boys' estimated 119 chapters in 46 states. Proud Boys are turning up these days at nearly half of all anti-LGBTQ+ activity across the country, she told Insider.

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☆ Package theft is now a felony in 8 states and counting as lawmakers crack down on 'porch piracy'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Package theft is a staple of the e-commerce age, and is more common in some states than others. And even if they had logged the theft with police, the crime of package theft is filed and charged differently depending on the location. Oklahoma — Package theft can be charged as a felony if the perpetrator is convicted of three instances within 60 days. There isn't much of a correlation between the states cracking down on package theft and the places that experience it. Only one of the top 10 metro areas experiencing the most package theft is in a state where porch piracy is a felony.

Shaver Lake Video taken Jan. 9 California Highway Patrol Fresno, via Associated PressEarlier rainfall has already drenched the ground and increased runoff. This map of California highway patrol incidents shows how widespread the flooded roads and mudslides are. Reports of Flooded road Mudslide Lake Tahoe Sacramento San Francisco Santa Cruz CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Lake Tahoe Sacramento San Francisco Santa Cruz CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Source: California Highway Patrol Note: Reported incidents are as of 4:30 a.m. Pacific Time. Parts of Santa Barbara County, north of Los Angeles, had received more than 16 inches of rain as of early Tuesday. Santa Barbara Video taken Jan. 9 KEYT, via Associated PressWater levels in many rivers have approached or surpassed flood stage.

☆ 15 years after 'officially' retiring its first stealth jet, the US Air Force is looking for help to keep the F-117 flying for another decade
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The B-21 is expected to arrive 40 years after the US's first stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk. The F-117 was officially retired in 2008, but the Air Force is still putting the stealth jet to use. The US Air Force is now making plans to keep some of its Nighthawks flying until at least 2034. The Air Force currently has about 45 F-117s, more than 10 of which have been approved for transfer to museums, Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek told Insider. A woman dances on a US Air Force F-117 downed west of Belgrade on March 28, 1999.

☆ 8 money books that can help you build wealth in 2023, according to real estate investors, 'super savers,' and finance experts who have read them cover-to-cover
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Another popular choice among real estate investors specifically is "Rich Dad Poor Dad." It was Ramit Sethi's popular money book that taught them how to be more intentional when it came to spending. Real estate"Retire on Real Estate" by Kai AndersonAvery Heilbron, who achieved financial freedom before 30 partly thanks to his investment properties, says that "Retire on Real Estate" is what nudged him in the direction of buying property to build wealth. Courtesy of Avery HeilbronIf you want to build long-term wealth, "I think real estate is 100% the best thing," Heilbron said. "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert KiyosakiThis classic by Robert Kiyosaki is a favorite among real estate investors and early retirees, including Mike Zuber, who was able to quit his day job in his 40s thanks to his lucrative real estate portfolio.

☆ Flying with poinsettias, gingerbread frosting and wrapped X-mas gifts: surprising TSA tips for holiday travel
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Luckily for you, smart flyers, the TSA has lots of tips for dashing through that checkpoint with a minimum of stress, pat-down searches, and alarm-triggering luggage. Don't wrap your presentsUse gift bags when you're flying with ready-to-open gifts in your carry-on or checked bags. No one at TSA will measure your frosting at the checkpoint if the frosting is on top of a gingerbread house in your carry-on bag. —Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) December 7, 2022Ugly X-mas sweaters — alarming! —Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) December 8, 2022Farbstein has this parting advice:Expect lines to be longest on December 21, 22, and 23 — the holidays' biggest travel days, when you'll want to allow extra time.

☆ 24 top sports managers and agents helping athletes from LeBron James to the Cavinder twins build successful careers as content creators
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Colin Salao | Ashley Rodriguez | Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant have shown that athletes can build lucrative media businesses. Meet the people helping athletes tell their stories and build their brands off the field or court. Many of these athletes are driven by the behind-the-scenes work of their talent managers and agents. Insider is highlighting for the first time those talent managers and agents who are guiding athletes as they build successful careers in entertainment and content creation. These people are helping athletes elevate their social content, strike brand deals, launch podcasts, or break into TV and film.

☆ 5 real-estate investing veterans share their wealth-building strategies heading into 2023, including how they're finding great deals and putting their cash to work
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Others are focused on optimizing their current rental properties. Dana Bull is optimizing the rental properties she already ownsReal estate investor and consultant Dana Bull. Matt 'The Lumberjack Landlord' is bolstering his cash cushionNew Hampshire-based real estate investor Matt "The Lumberjack Landlord" and his family. Karina Mejia is poised to expand her portfolio and wants properties that will immediately cash flowReal estate investor Karina Mejia owns properties in Boston and Georgia. Mike Zuber is writing aggressive offers two times a weekReal estate investor Mike Zuber and his wife Olivia.

☆ California woman deported from Russia
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Sarah Krivanek, a U.S. citizen ordered deported by a Russian court over a domestic dispute, has left Russia. While aboard a plane about to leave Moscow’s airport late on Thursday, she said she was flying to Los Angeles via Dubai. Her departure occurred on the same day as the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia. Unlike Griner, Krivanek was not part of a prisoner swap. A court in the city of Ryazan, southeast of Moscow, ruled on Nov. 10 that Krivanek was to be deported.

☆ Fact Check-Viral video promotes baseless vaccine depopulation theory
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +14 min

However, there is no evidence that mortality rates have surged or that stillbirths have increased as a result of COVID-19 vaccines. News reports about cardiac arrests and unexpected deaths are then shown on screen and are baselessly attributed to COVID-19 vaccines. There have been 55 deaths involving COVID-19 vaccines causing adverse effects in England between March 2020 and October 2022. While stillbirth rates remain constant, global birth or fertility rates, including in the U.S., have been declining for decades (here, here, here, here). The film does not provide evidence that the global elite are depopulating the world through COVID-19 vaccines.

☆ 4 real estate investors agree that mortgage interest rates are 'not that high' and explain why 2023 could actually be a great time to buy property
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

A handful of successful real estate investors agree that mortgage interest rates aren't too high. A handful of successful real estate investors agree: Stop waiting for interest rates to go down before investing in a rental property or buying a primary residence. In the grand scheme of things, today's rates are "not that high," emphasized Massachusetts-based real estate investor and consultant Dana Bull. Here's what Bull and three other successful real estate investors advise heading into 2023. When you focus on making the numbers work for you and getting a great cash-on-cash return, things like rising interest rates don't matter as much, he added: "I don't care if interest rates are 7%, 9% or 11%.

☆ How do real estate investors 'do the numbers?' An investor with 9 properties shares the method — and spreadsheet — that helps him identify a good deal and avoid the bad ones.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

It's also correlated with risk: Generally, a high cap rate points to a riskier investment, since a high cap rate means a lower property value. A "good cap rate" depends on your market and how much risk you're willing to tolerate. To calculate cap rate, you need to know your NOI, which is your estimated annual rent minus your annual operating expenses. To calculate NOI, you subtract annual operating expenses from annual rent, which is an assumption based on rent prices in the area. He's not the only investor who focuses on cash flow: Mike Zuber, who owns over 100 units in Fresno, California, says that cash flow should be a top priority when evaluating investment properties.

☆ A real-estate investor who retired in his 40s doubled his portfolio during the 2008 housing market crash. He shares what he learned from investing in the downturn and 4 tips for investors heading into
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Real estate investor Mike Zuber doubled his portfolio in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crash. After purchasing their first rental, they continued working full-time and living frugally to save more money to buy more real estate. At this point, Zuber has been doing real estate investing for 20 years. The real estate investing veteran spoke to Insider about what he learned from investing in 2008 and offered some concrete advice for investors today. When it comes to real estate investing, "if you hold long enough, you're going to be just fine," he said.

☆ GOP Rep. David Valadao, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Wins Re-Election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Lindsay Wise | Eliza Collins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

California Rep. David Valadao is hanging onto his seat in a swing district that runs from Fresno to Bakersfield. California Rep. David Valadao won re-election on Monday, meaning two of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump over his role in the Capitol riot will return to Congress next year. Mr. Valadao defeated Democratic State Assemblyman Rudy Salas, the Associated Press projected late Monday, hanging onto his seat in a swing district that runs from Fresno to Bakersfield. With 98% of the vote counted, Mr. Valadao had 51.7% to 48.3% for Mr. Salas.

☆ 4 real estate investors explain how their investing strategies have shifted, why they're still buying property right now, and their advice for beginners
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Veteran real estate investors agree that now is an excellent time to expand your property portfolio. Veteran real estate investors agree that now is an excellent time to expand your property portfolio if you have the means. Mike Zuber is 'ecstatic for what's coming' and writing 'aggressive offers' twice a weekReal estate investor Michael Zuber and his family. Matt 'the Lumberjack Landlord' is preparing for rent delinquencies and a market correctionNew Hampshire-based real estate investor Matt "the Lumberjack Landlord" and his family. Courtesy of Matt and AshleyOne veteran real estate investor is gearing up for rough economic times and a potential 2023 recession.

☆ A real estate investor who owns more than 100 rental units says that investors should be 'a lot more excited to buy this year than last.' Here's his 4-step process for finding a great deal.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Start by deciding where you want to buy property and learn everything about that market. Then, figure out what an "average deal" is in your area so you can score great deals. If you're going to be a buy-and-hold investor in a new area, get a buy box and make it hyper-focused." "The more you know your buy box, the better your chances at finding a great deal," he said. I'm willing to write lots of offers and I will close on every great deal."

☆ California woman, boyfriend accused of killing her sister and baby niece over sibling rivalry, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

FRESNO, Calif. — A California woman and her boyfriend were charged Monday with the murder of her 18-year-old sister and 3-week-old niece who were shot in their Fresno home out of jealousy and sibling rivalry in September, authorities said. Fresno Co SheriffIt wasn’t immediately known if Solorio-Rivera and Arroyo-Morales have retained attorneys who could speak on their behalf. Fresno police arrested the couple last week and they are being held at the Fresno County Jail on a $2 million bond. Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama said after the arrests that when officers arrived they found Yanelly Solorio-Rivera shot to death in her bed with her baby Celine in her arms. “The murder scene was traumatic for all officers, detectives, EMS personnel, and crime scene technicians who responded to the scene,” he said.

☆ David Dobrik's L.A. pizza restaurant opening draws massive weekend crowds despite influencer’s controversial past
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Morgan Sung | Morgan Sung Is A Trends Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

YouTuber David Dobrik’s restaurant, Doughbrik’s, would open its doors at 1 p.m. Saturday. The family knew its early arrival would guarantee them a prime spot in line, a slice of pizza and most important: a Dobrik sighting. The lull in content follows a string of controversies entangling Dobrik since he filed for the Doughbrik’s trademark in 2020. Dozens of people flocked around the entrance to the restaurant on Saturday, where Dobrik was posing for photos with fans who braved the line. The restaurant, he wrote, "sold out of pizza" its opening day.

Democrat Adam Gray is running against Republican John Duarte in California's 13th Congressional District. The 13th District covers much of Fresno County in the Central Valley, California's agricultural heartland. 2022 General EmbedsCalifornia's 13th Congressional District candidatesDuarte is a farmer and businessman who grows almonds, pistachios, and grapes in his family nursery, Duarte Nursery, located in Stanislaus County. The Central Valley, where California's 13th Congressional District is located, supplies 8% of US agricultural output and produces a fourth of the nation's food. Voting history for California's 13th Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 13th Congressional District encompasses portions of Merced, Madera, and Stanislaus counties and much of Fresno County in the Central Valley, the state's agricultural heartland.

☆ Live Results: Rep. David Valadao, an anti-Trump Republican, faces off against Democrat Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Hanna Kang | April Joyner | Nov | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. David Valadao is running against Democratic Assemblyman Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District. The 22nd District is located in the Central Valley and includes Hanford, where Valadao was born and raised. 2022 General EmbedsCalifornia's 22nd Congressional District candidatesValadao is one of the few House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Similar to Valadao, Salas has represented the agricultural heart of California since 2012 and has supported Latino students' education. Voting history for California's 22nd Congressional DistrictCalifornia's 22nd Congressional District is located in the Central Valley and includes Delano, Porterville, Hanford — where Valadao was born and raised — and portions of Bakersfield.

☆ Customers sue California marijuana company for false advertising. The plaintiffs say the weed wasn't strong enough.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two customers are suing a California marijuana company for false advertising. The class action lawsuit claims a range of prerolled joints had lower THC content than was advertised. The lawsuit refers to a Weed Week report, which accuses the company of inflating the THC content by up to 19%. In the complaint against the marijuana company, it is alleged that the plaintiffs bought "Jeeter" prerolled joints which had a true THC content lower than was advertised. "As a leader in our industry, we challenge any person and institution to demonstrate where we have been out of compliance in representing our THC content."

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