California schools deal with chronic absenteeism
School’s back in session, but not every student is showing up. That’s why Child Welfare Attendance Department officers have been making home visits…
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California woman donates to family living in Maui
“I figured, what could West Sac do for Maui and let me just get the word out there?” Christina Ramirez…
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North Carolina Coast Guard rescue four divers
Four divers lost off the coast of South Carolina are back on dry land thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy. The divers were reunited with family…
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California authorities send canine task force to help Maui recovery efforts
“We wanna get to work. We wanna see how many people can help out out there. Bring closer to those family members and, and with the support of these…
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Oprah Winfrey visits Hawaiian shelter, expresses concerns
Winfrey is a part-time resident of Maui and says her biggest concern is getting much needed resources to those who have been affected by the…
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Webb Telescope finds question mark in space
In deep space lurks a blob of light that looks like something very familiar to the people of Earth: A question mark. Perhaps the universe is asking…
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Utah group collects donations for Maui residents
In Utah, one group, members of the Pacific Islander Initiative at Utah Valley University (UVU), held a donation drive to collect nonperishable foods,…
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‘Barbie’ has legs: Greta Gerwig’s film tops box office again and gives industry a midsummer surge
The Margot Robbie-led and produced film from Warner Bros., still in 4,137 theaters, refused to drop off as most box-office toppers have this year,…
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Auburn grad student Megan Schofill wins US Women’s Amateur at Bel-Air
“It’s definitely a dream come true, but I’d be lying if I wouldn’t say I’m still in shock,” Schofill said. “I feel like it still…
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Las Vegas community shows support for Maui residents
Las Vegas residents are stepping up in big ways to show their support for Maui residents, with some people having special ties and memories to…
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City of Yuma holds free stargazing event at West Wetlands Park
Participants got the chance to get a close-up view of a meteor shower as well as learn all about stars, constellations, and…
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Researchers have identified a new pack of endangered gray wolves in California
It’s a discovery to make researchers howl with delight, given that the native species was hunted to extinction in California in the 1920s. Only in…
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Local dance studio holds fundraiser to perform at Disneyland and NYC
Glam Dance Studio says the event, which started at 10:00am, is to raise funds for their Gems Dancers to perform at Disneyland and New York…
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Virginia man recycles used Dunkin’ Donuts coffee grounds to help environment
The coffee grounds from Dunkin’ Donuts were going straight into the trash until one man had the idea to recycle them. Now, they’re being used in…
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Summer camp in California gives Jewish children of color a haven to be different together
One camper, from Oakland, California, has a white Jewish mother and a father who is Black and Muslim. Another was adopted in Uganda by a white Jewish…
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Longtime Ohio State athletic director announces his retirement next year
Longtime Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith announced he will retire next June. Smith has served in this role since…
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Ticket sold in Florida wins the $1.58 billion Mega Millions pot
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix Supermarket in Neptune Beach. According to the lottery’s website, it is expected to be the largest in the…
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San Francisco’s Chinatown lanterns restored after storm damage
As of Tuesday night, they have a fresh new look, and with that, San Francisco’s Chinatown is officially brighter and more vibrant than…
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Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on ‘Rapper’s Delight’ and their early hip-hop influences
While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s most popular artists to recall their first memory of…
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YUHSD libraries to host “Ocean of Possibilities” reading challenge
According to a press release, Cibola High School, Kofa High School, Gila Ridge High School, San Luis High School, and Yuma High School are…
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