Yuma and San Luis city offices closed on Labor Day
The Cities of Yuma and San Luis have announced that their offices will be closed in observance of Labor…
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Netflix to end its DVD service next month, streaming service not affected
The move was first announced in April, with Netflix saying its final discs will be shipped September 29, and the company also announced that…
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Winners of the Big Tex Choice Food Award announced
The State Fair of Texas returns in about a month, but concessionaires already know who won the heart, or stomachs, of…
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Brawley city councilman to be a delegate for Local Government 2030
Brawley City Councilman Gil Rebollar has announced that he has been chosen as one of 12 City Official Delegates for Local Government 2030 Second…
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Corpse Flower blooms at California library
It can grow more than eight feet tall, blooms for only one-to-three days every year or so, and boasts a powerful stench when it…
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Electric car owners get cash for charging during off-peak hours
Electric vehicles (EV) are more popular than ever. According to Cox Automotive, second quarter sales for EVs jumped 48% in the past…
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Texas man builds crosses to honor victims in Jacksonville shooting
Roberto Marquez built three crosses to remember those who were lost when a gunman opened fire at the Dollar General store over the…
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California MMA fighter with severe asthma makes fighting debut
Despite his ongoing battle with a severe form of asthma, the same illness that claimed the life of his cousin, Kent Craig shares more about his…
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California wins Little League World Series 6-5 over Curacao on walk-off homer
Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer and California beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship on Sunday, despite giving up a…
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‘Gran Turismo’ and ‘Barbie’ are neck-and-neck at the box office
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging…
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People honor Bob Barker by placing flowers on his Hollywood Walk of Fame
A producer with the Walk of Fame called Barker “a television legend,” and noted his commitment to the Hollywood…
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Thousands gather on National Mall to celebrate 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Organizers said Saturday’s event was not a commemoration of the historic march. Instead, they say it is a continuation of the dream Dr. Martin Luther…
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Wisconsin man reunited with wedding ring after 14 years
For most couples, a wedding ring is a lasting symbol of love and commitment. But for one couple, that symbol went missing for over a…
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Ohio soldier surprises his son on his first day of school
The love between a father and son on display as the dad returns home from a yearlong deployment. The surprise reunion happened last week on the first…
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Virginia woman dresses up for chemo treatments
When you’re hit with bad news, it’s easy to have a bad attitude. Especially when it’s news about your health. However, upon hearing her diagnois, a…
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San Luis Vice Mayor appointed to be on Sunset Health’s Board of Directors
“It is an honor to continue serving my community as part of Sunset Health Board of Directors,” said San Luis Vice Mayor Luis Cabrera. “I look forward…
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Pennsylvania fair hosts first baby race, 29 babies compete
It was their coaches, mostly moms and dads armed with gadgets and toys, coaxing them to the finish line. Some came ready to…
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San Francisco firefighters use vacation time to help Maui residents
Members of the San Francisco Asian Firefighters Association (SFAFA) volunteered to assist in Lahaina relief efforts. They took off from Oakland…
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MLK’s dream for America is one of the stars of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
On Aug. 28, 1963, from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. began by speaking of poverty, segregation and discrimination and…
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Serena Williams gives birth to second child, a daughter
Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, she posted Tuesday on Instagram, almost exactly a year after her last match as a tennis…
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