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Scam Alert: Lafayette Residents Targeted by Fake City Invoice Emails
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (242+ words) LAMORINDA, CA " Lafayette officials are warning residents and property owners about a recent wave of scam emails that impersonate Lafayette city departments and request fraudulent payments. The emails, which may appear official and include City of Lafayette logos or formal…...
RivCo To Net More Than $1M From Verizon In Hazmat Lawsuit
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (363+ words) RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA " Riverside County is set to receive more than $1 million in penalties and fees under a civil settlement with Verizon Wireless, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. A $7.7 million stipulated judgment has been entered against Cellco…...
🌱 Patch AM: How a short-term Hilton deal could reshape Appleton's exhibition center funding
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (121+ words) Also on today's calendar: Wild Wander and 5 more events. Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? " (Answer below!) From our Partner Today's Appleton Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Everyone deserves to be…...
Spammers Be Gone: New CA Platform Helps Users Disappear From Pesky Text, Call Lists
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (522+ words) A new state program gives Californians the tool to more easily block data brokers from selling their personal information and inundating them with spam calls and emails. The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform " or DROP " lets people submit a single…...
Hundreds Of Verizon Cell Towers In SoCal Were In Violation, $7.7 Million Settlement Announced
1+ week, 54+ min ago (280+ words) Verizon Wireless will pay $7.7 million to resolve a case involving environmental violations at hundreds of the company's wireless telecommunication cell towers in Southern California, it was announced Friday. According to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, Verizon repeatedly failed…...
'Where Do They Find The Time': Austin Woman Opens Facebook. Then She Learns How Many Women Her Man Is Dating
1+ week, 1+ day ago (438+ words) An Austin woman joined an "Are We Dating The Same Guy" Facebook group. Then she found out that her partner was dating countless women from the area. "Put a finger down if you've ever been personally victimized by the "are…...
Introducing the Spectrum App Store, the Next Big Step in Seamless Entertainment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (372+ words) Introducing the Spectrum App Store, the Next Big Step in Seamless Entertainment - Patch'Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: Introducing the Spectrum App Store, the Next Big Step in Seamless Entertainment Comedian Tracy Morgan Asks, "Where's My Knicks Game?...
$100K Reward For Thief Who Dressed As Mailman To Steal Mail In North Jersey
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) JERSEY CITY, NJ " Amid a rash of mail thefts from post offices in North Jersey, the federal government has offered a reward for a thief who they say actually dressed as a mailman to steal. "We're offering up to a…...
No More Cellphones For Students In Rhode Island Schools Next Year
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) A law passed in June banning students from using cellphones in school takes effect prior to next school year. The legislation takes effect Aug. 1, right ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Melissa Murray, who…...
Apple Moved Patch Emails — Here’s How to Fix It In 10 Seconds!
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (105+ words) To make sure you don't miss important local news, follow these simple steps to move Patch emails back to your Primary inbox: " Pro Tip: Once you move a Patch email, Apple Mail will remember your preference and future emails should…...