HONOLULU (AP) -- An airline that connects small cities with leisure destinations is adding four mainland cities to its Hawaii service.

Starting in November, Allegiant Air will offer nonstop flights between Honolulu and Bellingham, Wash., Eugene, Ore., Santa Maria, Calif., and Stockton, Calif. The carrier will also offer nonstop flights between Maui and Bellingham.

Introductory one-way fares as low as $159 are being offered, which must be purchased by May 21 for travel by Jan. 15.

Tuesday's announcement comes after Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. previously announced flights to Las Vegas and Fresno will begin in June.

STOCKTON, CA - Law enforcement officials announced Monday the formation of the San Joaquin Multi-agency Gang Task Force.

The Stockton Police Department and San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department are combining resources to fight gang crime. Officers from each department will be part of The task force which will be comprised of three units: investigative/intelligence resources, enforcement, and prosecution and involve officers from each department, according to Chief of Police Eric Jones and Sheriff Steve Moore.

The task force will also coordinate with the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. Stockton police spokesman Officer Joseph Smith says other local and federal agencies have also expressed interest in joining the effort.

By Jillena Hernandez
Eat Well, Live Free
A Vegetarian Adventure and Food Blog

Tikka Masala is the most vibrant and mouth watering dish found in Indian restaurants in America. A little known fact in our society is that tikka masala originated in London. A curry typically made with a creamy tomato base with tandoori chicken, this dish requires only a handful of ingredients and is prepared in under fifteen minutes. No joke.

I’ve made this clearly mouth watering dish about 5 times since adapting the mother recipe in my Curry Bible by Mridula Baljekar I have substituted the chicken with seitan, garbanzo beans, lentils and vegetables. It is the perfect hot summer dish when you are craving fire or full spice but don’t want to heat up the kitchen. Having a vegan version of this dish makes my heart sing....

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