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Fairfax Prosecutor Faces Big Questions About Immigration Rules

June 5, 2026

The U. S. House Judiciary Committee is demanding more details from Fairfax County’s chief prosecutor, Steve Descano, about how his office handles cases involving illegal immigrants. The committee says the county’s policies may favor non‑citizens in criminal proceedings, a claim that has stirred cont

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Wes Duncan: A Strong Choice for District Attorney

June 5, 2026

A former district attorney who once worked in Washoe County says that voters should choose Wes Duncan for the next DA. He points out that a DA must lead with honesty and keep the public safe, and believes Duncan has what it takes. Duncan is a decorated Air Force Colonel who has handled many milit

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AI Wealth Debate: Who Gets the Share?

June 5, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers

business

Bouquet Road Closure Hits Small Shops Hard

June 5, 2026

The city’s plan to build 375 homes on Bouquet Canyon Road has forced a year‑long road shutdown, hurting nearby businesses. Shop owners say the closure cuts traffic that brings customers from southbound Bouquet and northbound Plum Canyon. A local convenience store owner began his business just

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Forests Fading: Why Trees Keep Disappearing in Anne Arundel County

June 5, 2026

Back in 1609, when English settlers first arrived, the Chesapeake Bay area was almost entirely covered in forests. Over time, trees were cut down for farms and buildings, especially for growing tobacco. By the late 1800s, farming slowed down in some areas, letting forests grow back. But by 1950, ano

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A Busy Worksite Meets Neighbor Complaints in Homer Township

June 5, 2026

A plan to bring a big trucking and excavation company to Homer Township hit a snag when local leaders and residents pushed back. Badger Daylighting wants to build an office and park around 30 trucks on 38 acres near 159th Street. The company uses high-pressure water to dig safely around buried pipes

environment

A New Push for Clean Jobs in Pittsburgh’s Backyard

June 5, 2026

Local leaders in Allegheny County are betting big on clean technology to revive the region’s economy. County Executive Sara Innamorato recently signed an order that could reshape how businesses grow here. The plan, called ACT NOW, sets up a team of experts—including company bosses, union reps, and u

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California’s New Pesticide Rule Backfires: More 1, 3-D Used Even After Safety Limits

June 4, 2026

California officials claimed a January 2024 rule would lower cancer risk from the chemical 1, 3‑dichloropropane (1, 3‑D) by cutting the amount that reaches the air. Instead, data show growers applied a million more pounds last year than before the rule or in 2024. Kern and San Joaquin counties saw t

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Data Center Deal Gives Town New Tax Breaks and Park Plans

June 4, 2026

A recent meeting in Middlesex Township showed how a big data‑center project could bring money to the local community. The plan, still in talks, would let the developers give the town a total of $12. 5 million over five years in addition to normal tax payments. The money is split into four parts. Fi

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Napa County Faces Uncontested Elections for Key Positions

June 4, 2026

The upcoming primary in Napa County on June 2 saw no challengers for three important posts, leaving the current officials set to keep their roles without opposition. Board members Joelle Gallagher and Anne Cottrell, who have served District 1 and District 3 respectively since 2023, received every vo