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Ventura County Star: Bill in memory of Stanford goalie Katie Meyer to support college students in distress
Assembly Bill 1575, passed in California Assembly unanimously, mandates an adviser for a student facing a disciplinary issue.
Rolling Stone: National Parks at Escalated Wildfire Risk, Thanks to DOGE Cuts
Thousands of U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees have a collateral duty to work on wildland fires as a part of a firefighting militia.
LA Times: Plants gave her hope in prison and a new life after she left
Plants sustained Genea Richardson in prison and led to a job after she got out. She now trains formerly incarcerated people to work in landscaping.
Rolling Stone: What Really Happened With the L.A. Fire Department Budgets?
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is at the center of a media storm, sparking budget questions and calls for resignation.
Ventura County Star: Finding common ground a challenge for local Jews, Muslims
Faith leaders call for more dialogue, hope to organize events to further understanding
The Seattle Times: Jodi Picoult on her new novel ‘By Any Other Name’
We spoke to the bestselling author about her latest foray into historical fiction, gender discrimination in theater today, book bans and more.
The Seattle Times: Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe discusses new essay collection
"Thunder Song" features intimate essays woven together with metaphors, unabashed honesty and the echoes of spirit songs sung by generations of Coast Salish women.
Ventura County Star: Ventura County Sheriff's Homeless Liaison Unit extends outreach
Muddied human belongings streaked the dry Ventura River bottom.
“These areas, they're beautiful, but they're not meant for human habitation. It's not a healthy environment ... they're not livable,” said Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. James Douglas.
“These areas, they're beautiful, but they're not meant for human habitation. It's not a healthy environment ... they're not livable,” said Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. James Douglas.
The Seattle Times: Viet Thanh Nguyen on ‘The Sympathizer’ adaptation, what keeps him going
The Seattle Times spoke to the Pulitzer Prize-winning author ahead of two appearances at Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island.
The Seattle Times: As 14-year-old Seattle business shutters, its runners form a new group
Despite Fleet Feet's Capitol Hill store closing last month, its tight-knit running community lives on under a new banner.
The Seattle Times: Kathleen Hanna on life as a ‘Rebel Girl’
The Seattle Times spoke to the Bikini Kill frontwoman about her new memoir, "Rebel Girl," being a woman in a punk band.
Ventura County Star: State scientists in Ventura join 3-day strike to demand pay parity
About 20 state scientists picketed in front of the Ventura County Government Center Thursday and Friday with a dramatic bear costume and signs like “Honk 4 Science."
LA Times: 22 great places to eat halal in Southern California
Food is the Asian love language, if not a universal one, and I made it my mission to find halal food that touches the heart. Here I’ve shortlisted 22 must-visit places for halal food, from Sun Valley to Irvine.
The Seattle Times: UW grad to debut set-in-Seattle novel
Sujin Witherspoon drafted her debut young adult romantic comedy, "Bingsu for Two," while in college.
The Seattle Times: Local illustrator on debut book and becoming friends with her anxiety
Seattle author and illustrator Haley Weaver sat down with The Seattle Times to chat about her debut memoir.
The Seattle Times: Seattle group brings ‘Hot Girls’ together for exercise, friendship
Hot Girl Walk, launched when Courtney Byers and Karen Boctor merged their walking groups, brings Seattle women together to connect and stretch their legs.
Ventura County Star: Farmworker housing faces opposition in unincorporated community north of Ventura
Residents of an unincorporated Ventura County neighborhood fear a farmworker housing project will cause environmental, traffic and safety problems.
Ventura County Star: See Ventura County Sheriff's Homeless Liaison Unit at work
Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Baxter, leader of the agency's Homeless Liaison Unit, addresses a group of community outreach workers getting ready to provide services to homeless people on Monday, June 10, 2024.
The Seattle Times: Author of bestseller visiting Seattle to discuss octopuses and other ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
We talk with author Shelby Van Pelt, who grew up in Tacoma, about her new book tour, why the book is set in the PNW.
The Seattle Times: Anne Frank exhibit visits Seattle from Amsterdam. Why it matters now
On display through May 31 at Seattle's Holocaust Center for Humanity is a traveling exhibit from the renowned Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
Ventura County Star: Seniors vexed by lengthy move-in delays at affordable apartments near CSUCI
Tenants at the recently opened Vintage at Anacapa Canyon in Camarillo can watch the sun rise over the Santa Monica Mountains, but the comforts are no consolation to residents who have faced months-long delays with moving in, costing them time and money during the transition.
The Seattle Times: Seattle author details ‘The Unforgiving Hours’ of endurance sports
Shannon Hogan's book explores the mental and physical resilience required for endurance sports, with each chapter highlighting different athletes and events.
The Seattle Times: Seattle author’s debut novel puts romantic spin on ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
The Seattle Times spoke with author Jo Segura about her debut novel, "Raiders of the Lost Heart," ahead of an appearance at Third Place Books on Dec. 5.
Christian Science Monitor: How WriteGirl helps teens find their creative voice
Girls used to be told to be seen and not heard. Keren Taylor founded WriteGirl to inspire them to see their voice as valuable.
LA Times: How can L.A. keep Indigenous dance circles alive? Ask ‘el general’
Lazaro Arvizu has dedicated his life to promoting Danza Azteca, a spiritual Indigenous tradition from Mexico, in Los Angeles for more than four decades.
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