San Francisco’s first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When London Breed was elected as San Francisco’s first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for…
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Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho…
Continue ReadingIdaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho…
Continue ReadingWell-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene
Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A well-known Asheville musical tradition has returned in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered…
Continue ReadingCalifornia vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
Saratoga, Calif. (AP) — A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
Saratoga, Calif. (AP) — A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to…
Continue ReadingFrom Japan to the majors, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto want to deliver a World Series to LA
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been friends going back to their days playing in Japan’s top…
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Meet Arizona State Rep. D 25 candidates
Three candidates are running for Arizona State Representative for District 25. The three candidates are Republican incumbent Michael Carbone,…
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Humane Society of Yuma offering reduced adoption fees
The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) is offering a huge discount on pet adoption…
Continue ReadingSteven Hurst, who covered world events for The Associated Press, NBC and CNN, has died at 77
Associated Press Steven R. Hurst, who over a decades-long career in journalism covered major world events as he worked for news outlets including The…
Continue ReadingArizona voters will decide on establishing open primaries in elections
Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for voters to decide on establishing open…
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Dancing for a Dream for a girl with cystic fibrosis
The “Dancing for a Dream” charity event helps out several children in the Imperial Valley who need medical health…
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Walmart and Sam’s Club Join Forces for Hurricane Helene Relief
This contribution includes donations of food, water, essential supplies, and grants to organizations on the ground helping affected communities.…
Continue ReadingFormer owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days in August has pleaded guilty for having…
Continue ReadingColorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
Associated Press A rural Colorado county courthouse has beefed up security after threats were made against courthouse staff and a judge. On Thursday,…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Alvaro Corpus inspires the next generation
Alvaro M. Corpus serves as an educational ambassador for NASA and currently collaborates with the Limitless Space…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani is feeling excitement, not nerves, on eve of his postseason debut with the Dodgers
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is about to realize his childhood dream of playing in important games. There’s nothing bigger…
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Board and community members for Proposition 428 ahead of November Election
This November Yuma County voters will get to have their say on a proposition that would generate money for Yuma Elementary School District…
Continue ReadingCivil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by Hurricane Helene to…
Continue ReadingJudge denies an order sought by a Black student who was punished over his hair
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the…
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