A California law going into effect Wednesday bans the use of “sell by” labels on food packaging. Manufacturers selling food in California must now use two standardized labels — a “best if used by” label for peak quality and a “use by” label for product safety.
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Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940, but no damage reported
A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, but the 5.6 magnitude temblor caused only mild shaking with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter was about 7 miles northwest of Willits.
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Mountain lion roams posh San Francisco neighborhood before being captured
A 77-pound mountain lion set off a scramble Tuesday as it wandered through San Francisco’s wealthy Pacific Heights neighborhood before finally being captured as onlookers safely peered from their home windows or stood across the street.
