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Southport Connector Plan: What It Means for Cypress Parkway

April 11, 2026

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic

entertainment

30‑Year Bubble Bash in Orange County

April 11, 2026

The last weekend of the year is when families in Southern California can join a long‑running bubble event at Discovery Cube Orange County. The festival has been happening for three decades and still draws crowds from nearby cities, even those who live in San Diego. Visitors enter a bright “Bub

environment

Bats, Bonds and Better Budgets

April 11, 2026

A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms

crypto

Bitcoin Traders Shift Gears, Betting Big on a $80, 000 Upswing

April 11, 2026

Bitcoin traders are moving from defensive play to bullish bets after a brief pause in global tensions and a lift in oil prices. On the crypto options hub Deribit, the $80, 000 call has become the most heavily traded strike this week, with about $1. 5 billion in contracts that pay out if Bitcoin c

politics

Support for victims in Thousand Oaks grows with new justice center

April 11, 2026

In 2025 a courtroom case turned into a long battle for justice, and the support system around the victim made all the difference. The judge’s office and police were involved, but a local supervisor stepped in to help the victim and their children navigate every step of the process. Supervisor

politics

Money in Politics: Why the System Fails Everyday People

April 11, 2026

The way money is used to win elections often hurts the very folks who vote. People struggle with bills for health care, rent, child care and utilities. When an emergency happens, many have no savings left for a safety net. A candidate who ran for county executive promised to keep the race fai

entertainment

A Washington Set Cop Drama Could Be Joining The Rookie Universe

April 11, 2026

The Rookie franchise is branching out to a new region—and this time, it’s trading palm trees for evergreen trees. Instead of chasing criminals in Los Angeles, the show will move to Washington State, where a fresh cast tackles crime from bustling coastal cities to quiet forest towns. The original ser

science

How astronauts land safely after coming back from space

April 11, 2026

Spacecraft returning to Earth need a soft landing, and water has been the go-to choice for decades. The idea isn’t just about avoiding a hard crash—it’s also about control. When a capsule hits water at the right speed, the ocean acts like a giant cushion, spreading out the shock. But getting to that

education

Schools cut screen time as research shows laptops don't boost grades

April 11, 2026

Many U. S. schools once bet big on giving every student a laptop to improve learning. But now some are pulling back after realizing devices often lead to more distractions than achievements. Instead of helping kids focus, research shows laptops have sometimes worsened test scores and classroom behav

education

Where Fitness Meets Community: What Happens When a Special Program Disappears?

April 11, 2026

For over forty years, a small but powerful program at Napa Valley College gave people with disabilities a place to move, heal, and belong. Some came to rebuild strength after strokes or surgeries. Others found their first taste of independence in a gym built with ramps and adaptive machines. A 92-ye