In the quiet eucalyptus groves of Santa Cruz, a unique project is underway. Citizen scientists are using smartphones to track monarch butterflies. This is thanks to tiny Bluetooth tags called Blu+. These tags help researchers understand the migration patterns of these beautiful insects. The western
Local music groups and churches are gearing up for a series of holiday events. These events promise to bring joy and warmth to the community during the festive season. First up, RCS Chamber Singers will team up with New Winter, a Celtic group from Ohio. They will perform a concert featuring bagpipe
Criscilla Anderson, known for her work with Britney Spears and her role in the Netflix show "Country Ever After, " passed away at 45 due to colon cancer. Her friend Lindsey Villatoro shared the heartfelt news on Instagram, revealing Criscilla's final message to her loved ones. Criscilla's message w
Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former leader of Honduras, won't be coming home right away. He's been in a U. S. prison for drug trafficking, but he got a pardon from Donald Trump. His wife, Ana Garcia, said he's staying away because it's not safe for him in Honduras. Hernandez was president from 2014
Raul Claros, a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council, has a unique plan. If he wins, he will live and work from a trailer near MacArthur Park. This is not just a random idea. It is a way to highlight the serious problems in the area. The park and its surroundings are facing many issues. These
Kalani Sitake, the head coach of BYU, is at a crossroads. Penn State wants him to take over their football program. They are willing to pay him a lot more money than he makes now. But there is a big catch. Sitake has to decide between a big paycheck and staying with his team at BYU. BYU is special.
In Honduras, the presidential election is still too close to call. Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla are neck and neck. The count is happening by hand now. This is after a vote that saw a lot of interest from the U. S. Meanwhile, former President Juan Orlando Hernandez was let out of a U. S. priso
Lebanon is in a tough spot right now. It's dealing with a lot of problems, like fights with Israel and a really bad economy. But there's a bit of hope coming from an unexpected place: Pope Leo XIV. He's just arrived in Lebanon on his first trip to the Middle East since becoming the leader of the wor
In Honduras, a tight race for the presidency is underway, with Nasry Asfura of the Conservative National Party holding a slight edge. Asfura, a former mayor of Tegucigalpa, has garnered around 41% of the counted votes so far. Close behind is Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, with approximately
This holiday season, local stages are buzzing with creative takes on classic tunes and stories. Instead of the usual performances, artists are mixing things up to bring new life to familiar favorites. Take, for instance, the Andean folk music scene. A group called Border CrosSing is putting on a sh
