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Asteroid to orbit Earth as 'mini-moon' for nearly 2 months: When you can see it

An Arjuna asteroid, designated "2024 PT5," will temporarily orbit Earth as a "mini-moon" from September 29 to November 25. Discovered in August, this event provides a rare opportunity for skywatchers to observe the asteroid as it travels close to our planet. Previous mini-moon occurrences have been documented in 1981 and 2022.

Tulare native suffers traumatic brain injury in Sacramento

A South Valley woman, Emily Meneses, is hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury after crashing her electric scooter in Sacramento. Her family is raising funds to help with medical expenses as they support her recovery journey.

Get ready for Halloween. Here's the most popular candy in California, and it isn't chocolate

Sour Patch Kids have been identified as the most popular Halloween candy in California, according to a study by Taffy Shop that analyzed online search trends. The study reveals a preference for fruity and chewy candies over chocolate in several states, including California. This trend contrasts with other states where candy corn and chocolate bars also ranked highly.