NYPD investigating attacks on Asian Americans as potential hate or bias crimes
At least three incidents Sunday involving physical assaults against Asian Americans are being investigated as possible hate or bias crimes, NYPD…
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A Virginia school district is returning a woman’s wallet almost 70 years after she lost it in her high school gym
A Virginia school district was able to track down a former student to let her know that they had found her lost wallet, almost 70 years after it went…
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Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school
For many parents whose children have attended school online for the better part of a year, mass vaccinations could mean looking ahead to what life…
Continue Reading Apple cider vinegar and weight loss — what the experts say
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. “Helps maintain a healthy weight…
Continue Reading ‘We’re here for you.’ Survivors of two Colorado mass shootings offer words of support to a man who survived the Boulder attack
Brian Kruesi says he was walking out of King Soopers after shopping in the Boulder, Colorado, store when he spotted the gunman firing outside. He ran…
Continue ReadingHigh levels of Covid infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says
With a climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is…
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Desert Southwest expands vaccine rollout
Both Yuma and Imperial County are expanding vaccine efforts with the possibility of Astrazeneca vaccines on the way to Imperial County and Yuma…
Continue ReadingA lawsuit calls Deshaun Watson a ‘serial predator.’ 16 lawsuits against him now allege sexual assault
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is now facing 16 lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Two new lawsuits were filed against Watson in Harris…
Continue ReadingWhite headmaster at New York Catholic school placed on leave after telling a Black student to kneel and apologize ‘the African way’
The White headmaster of a Catholic school on Long Island has been placed on leave following reports that he had a Black student kneel in apology last…
Continue Reading Negative words impact children’s negative opinions of others, study finds
It turns out children really are listening to what you say. Children who overheard someone saying negative words about a particular group of people…
Continue ReadingNew York City mayor launches commission to address systemic racism
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has launched a racial justice commission that will be tasked with dismantling structural racism and addressing the…
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Marine Commander Fired After Deadly AAV Accident
(KYMA/KECY) – Another military official has been fired following last year’s deadly training mishap off the coast of San Clemente Island. The Marine…
Continue Reading A new lawsuit calls Deshaun Watson a ‘serial predator.’ 14 lawsuits against him now allege sexual assault
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was called a “serial predator” in the latest of 14 lawsuits against him alleging sexual…
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‘It was crushing’: Denver Post editor talks about difficult process of covering another Colorado mass shooting
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Lee Ann Colacioppo,…
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Suspected Chase Bank Robber Arrested
Yuma police say the Chase Bank robbery suspect is in custody.…
Continue Reading A state lawmaker said Asian Americans have never faced discrimination. He later apologized
Connecticut officials are expressing their outrage after a state representative downplayed racism against Asian Americans during a General Assembly…
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Renewed push for gun control raises frustrations and hopes
A pair of deadly shootings has Congress once again considering changing federal gun laws. …
Continue Reading 10 dogs found dead in trash bags in a North Carolina ditch
Authorities in North Carolina said they are conducting an investigation after they discovered ten dead dogs in trash bags that were thrown into a…
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CASA encourages you to become a champion for local children
Casa of Yuma County has been around since the 1990’s, advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. The organization’s work…
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National agriculture day celebrates farmers and ag workers
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA), recognizes March 23 as National Agriculture Day.…
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