Vistra and Fifth Third Bank together pledged $6 million to expand United Way’s Pathways to Work in Dallas, backing an employer pledge to move graduates into interviews and jobs. The funding aims to make training translate into stable, living-wage careers.

Gareth James will begin as UCLA Anderson’s dean on July 1, 2026, returning to Los Angeles with data‑science credentials and a record of program growth. His hire ties Anderson to analytics, industry and a USC‑rooted leader.

CareerWise and the U.S. Department of Labor picked Arizona as one of 10 states in an Apprenticeship America cohort, bringing $200K and technical help to scale youth apprenticeships.

Hawaii's jobless rate rose to 2.4% in March, ranking second-lowest nationwide even as payrolls dipped and construction lost jobs.

Bridge to Success pairs Black Tech Saturdays with the University of Michigan for three‑week, in‑person micro‑credentials at Michigan Central starting June 6, with early free seats.

Joan and Wayne Long plan to leave their Sidney Street building, putting about 100 emergency winter shelter beds at risk unless a buyer or the city steps in. Advocates say a one‑time capital purchase or targeted funding could keep the space working as a shelter.

USC says it fired a longtime secretary after he allegedly invited a VP to 'talk man‑to‑man' at the Tommy Trojan; the former employee says he was pushed out for raising complaints. The dispute now turns on competing court filings.

Hundreds joined the 30th Mother's Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. The walk came hours after shootings that left one dead and two injured.

Chelsea is turning Chelsea Square into a 38‑day World Cup festival backed by a state grant and local funds, even as residents raise concerns about ICE activity.

Dozens gathered outside the Islamic Center of Hamtramck after a threatened book burning; photos show Qurans handed out, a U-Haul leaving and police on scene.

El Pomar is converting a former Penrose medical building into a 6,000‑sqft, 450‑seat events center that nonprofits and government agencies can use free of charge. The overhaul adds parking, archives and year‑round meeting capacity for Colorado nonprofits.

Honolulu has released a draft Food Systems Plan for Oʻahu that lays out steps to grow local food, expand access and reduce waste. Public comment is open through June 30, 2026.

A Metro bus operator reached an undisclosed settlement after alleging she was fired for taking medical leave following a 2022 on-the-job injury. Court papers filed May 1 say the case was resolved unconditionally.