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High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

sports

Murray’s New Life: From Court to Hotel and Coaching

June 5, 2026

Andy Murray, long known for his tennis trophies, is stepping into a fresh chapter that shows more than just his athletic skill. A new documentary series follows him and his wife, Kim Sears, as they balance family life, a hotel business, and coaching roles. The series, produced by Rogan Productions,

politics

California Candidates Clash Over Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports

May 30, 2026

Steve Hilton, the Republican front‑runner for California’s governorship, stepped onto the track field this Friday to launch a campaign rally titled “Save Girls Sports. ” His message was clear: he would fight against what he calls the “far‑left” stance on transgender athletes competing in girls’ team

entertainment

Rebel Ridge: A Fresh Take on the Action‑Hero Classic

May 11, 2026

The new Netflix film “Rebel Ridge” arrives as a modern echo of the 1980s war‑hero tales. It follows Terry Richmond, played by Aaron Pierre, a former Marine who visits a quiet town to free his cousin. Instead of a simple rescue, he finds himself in a clash with the local police force that is riddled

crime

What happens when everyday choices turn dangerous?

May 3, 2026

A young girl vanished decades ago, leaving her family searching for answers. Jennifer Sophia Marteliz was just seven when she disappeared from Tampa in 1982. Now, at 50, she’s still missing—her face updated in age-progressed photos, but her fate unknown. Meanwhile, a father in Virginia made a split-

education

Northern California cheers as NASA’s moon mission takes center stage

April 11, 2026

On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut

entertainment

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

April 5, 2026

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

entertainment

Hollywood Pre‑Oscar Bash: Food, Fun and Big Names

March 12, 2026

The Dolby Theater in Hollywood rolled out its red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, signaling that the final pre‑party buzz is underway. Chef Wolfgang Puck returns for the 32nd year to supply the Governor’s Ball menu, featuring tray‑passed dishes and a dramatic Oscar Gold Spraying Station where

opinion

White Allies Needed: A Bold Call from Sophia Bush

March 3, 2026

Sophia Bush stepped onto the NAACP Image Awards stage and spoke directly to those who look like her. She said that art is always political, even when people claim otherwise. Bush reminded white fans that much of what America enjoys comes from Black culture, and she urged them to act as true allies i

celebrities

Halley Kate's Big News: A Ring and a Promise

January 27, 2026

Halley Kate McGookin, known to many as Halley Kate, has some exciting news to share. She and her boyfriend, Reed Williams, are engaged! The 24-year-old influencer posted a video on her Instagram on January 23rd, showing the moment Reed proposed. In the clip, Reed gets down on one knee in a lawn, and