AnthonyRathNewsCast3/30/24

The southbound lanes of the 57 freeway were closed due to a big rig crashing through the center divider. No injuries were reported. California has added 50,000 jobs due to stay-at-home measures. Trump's media company will go public, potentially worth $3 billion. Home sales dipped in February. 137 of the abducted students in Nigeria have been released. The US has continually voted against a ceasefire in Gaza. The last resolution passed with a one-month ceasefire and release of hostages. Clippers and NC State won in sports. It is currently 62 degrees with rain. Don't be in a hurry if you are taking the southbound 57 freeway this morning. Good morning. This is K Beach 88 News at 830 brought to you by Bug Central and this is Anthony Rath reporting. The 57 freeway southbound lanes were closed this morning beginning approximately at 8 a.m. due to a big rig traveling northbound, crashing through the center divider and ending up in the southbound lanes. The accident has occurred near the Yorba Linda and Imperial Highway exits. One car suffered damage by flying debris. There are no injuries reported. The accident is under investigation. Over the latest consensus gathering here from September 22 to September 23, California has added a mere 50,000 jobs statewide due to draconian stay-at-home measures implemented by the governor. News of during the pandemic, California lost 2.7 million jobs because many businesses closed permanently. The state is reporting 3 million jobs currently. California leads the nation in unemployment. Former President Donald Trump's media company will go public one week from today on the stock market. Trump's media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, has merged with Digital World Acquisition one week ago. With 58% or 80 million shares of the newly formed merger owned by Trump, his value in the state is potentially worth $3 billion. The stock symbol the newly combined company will be traded under will be DJT. Home sales dipped in February of this year. Previous sales ran higher in a year-over-year comparison by 5.9% than they did in February 2024. Concession home sales also dropped to $400,500 from $420,700. The Northeast experienced a sharp drop in sales by 31.5% while the South experienced a 3.7% increase. Sellers have been willing to offer concessions to buyers such as closing costs to offset the higher level of mortgage rates attributing to the slowdown in home sales. At least 137 of the 300 students abducted by armed bandits on motorcyclists in the country of Nigeria have been released. The horrifying incident occurred at the Lee Primary and Secondary School in Kirguya Village. All children have been returned to their families and are undergoing psychosocial counseling at this time. One teacher did die of complications while in captivity. Originally the government demanded a ransom of $620,000. Senator Ubasana praised the Army for their courage in rescuing the children. Of the 15 members making up the United Nations Security Council, only the U.S. has continually voted against a ceasefire in Gaza. The U.S. has insisted that any ceasefire resolution must include the release of hostages. The last resolution with this approach presented by the U.S. was vetoed by both Russia and China. In the last round of voting, when an alternate treaty was presented, the U.S. abstained because not all the U.S. demands were met. The measure passed. There will be a one-month ceasefire during Ramadan. The insistence of the release of hostages and humanitarian aid allowed to flow into Gaza. Since the U.S. stepped aside and allowed a ceasefire to be voted in, two Israeli delegates have canceled their trip to Washington, D.C. Israel has stated they will not abide by the ceasefire if agreed to by Hamas. KBCH Costa Mesa. News Time is 9-10. Sports and Weather next. They may be lurking within the walls of your home or business right now. Termites and pests causing untold damage to your most valuable assets. Protect yourself and the ones you love with eco-friendly termite and pest control solutions from Bug Central. In sports, the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Orlando Magic 100-97. In men's college basketball, NC State upset Marquette 67-59 to advance to the Elite Eight. In local sports, Newport Harbor Baseball lost to Coronado Del Mar 12-2. In weather, it is currently 62 degrees with 60% of rain. With slight wind, the low will be 52. The news has been brought to you by Bug Central. I'm Anthony Rath, reporting for KBEACH 88.