San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir…
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels shoot down what they say was a US drone as American military investigates
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down what they described as an American drone, potentially…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state…
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Thursday. Brownley, who previously served in the state…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 26th Congressional…
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Yuma County Recorder candidates react to results
Republican candidate David Lara currently has a major lead in the Yuma County Recorder race making him the likely winner of the…
Continue ReadingSelf-described Nazi becomes first person jailed in Australia for performing outlawed salute
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing an…
Continue ReadingAt least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea’s Jeju island
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two…
Continue ReadingOfficials outline child protective services changes after conviction of NYPD officer in son’s death
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) — Officials in the New York City suburbs say they’re making changes to child protective services in response to the 2020…
Continue ReadingChina approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of…
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Updated version of free Yuma County Resouce Connection Guide now available
An updated version of the free Yuma County Resource Connection Guide is now…
Continue ReadingStewart Cink shoots 64 to take 1st-round lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship
PHOENIX (AP) — Stewart Cink shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship,…
Continue ReadingJury convicts man of killing girlfriend and hiding her body in rural Minnesota
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man was convicted Thursday in the killing of his girlfriend. Madeline Kingsbury’s 2023 disappearance…
Continue ReadingWho is Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s new White House chief of staff?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump ‘s incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida…
Continue ReadingLongtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is “planning to crush some rehab” in his recovery from two surgeries. Kershaw posted on…
Continue ReadingDefense asks judge to ban the death penalty for man charged in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for a man charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students have asked a…
Continue ReadingFans flood @Pontifex account after it inadvertently cites New Orleans Saints amid dreadful season
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued…
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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black…
Continue ReadingRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black…
Continue ReadingNASCAR trucks driver Ty Majeski fined $12,500 for missing media session to vote in Wisconsin
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR Truck Series championship contender Ty Majeski was fined $12,500 by the stock car series this week after missing…
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