Live Oak Library staff released an avalanche of balloons as the clock struck noon on Wednesday during a “Noon Year’s Eve ...

The Supreme Court in December refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area ...

Winds exceeding 110 mph that tore across the top of Mount Hamilton early Christmas morning blasted a massive steel protective ...

Hansen’s 2022 novel,”One Gun,” is set in the coastal California town of Playa Maria which bears more than a few resemblances ...

It has been a while since John McCutcheon has performed in Santa Cruz County, but he will be returning with a show at Felton ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The ...

Two brothers who both received illegal prison sentences that were years longer than the maximum penalty for their crimes have ...

San Francisco has agreed with right-handed starter Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The San ...

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to see more shows, then good news. The first week of 2026 has plenty of local ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a ...

The average long-term mortgage rate dipped to 6.15% from 6.18% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. That’s ...

Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain and even thunder at the ...