LBUSD placed Norma Spencer on administrative leave after a late‑April letter from parents and alumni criticized her leadership of the Center of Black Student Excellence.

Reservations are open for a rare public open house at the San Diego California Temple. Tours run June 18–July 11 ahead of an Aug. 23 rededication.

A $1 million Lotto ticket sold at Lucky Mart in Ashburn remains unclaimed; the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus and the winner has a year to claim.

Steph Curry and Davidson College will award 5–10 full‑ride Curry Scholars to Bay Area students, with applications due Sept. 21, 2026 and the first class arriving in fall 2027.

Megabucks climbed to an estimated $17.15 million for Saturday's drawing — the game's largest payout since the 1980s and one of the biggest in its history.

Maui United Way awarded about $1.3M to island nonprofits for fire case management and March Kona Low flood relief, prioritizing direct services and long-term recovery.

Formosan termite swarmers are swarming New Orleans this week. Signs to watch for, simple home fixes and city reporting info for worried homeowners.

A tiny reptile darted through Bradenton Bay High on Friday; Bradenton police captured it and issued a trespass warning.

Hialeah says two hospitals owe more than $3 million in water and sewer charges and set a May 17 deadline before pursuing liens, litigation or service cuts.

A surprise gift at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will erase the debt students took on this year, touching roughly 200 graduates and reshaping early post-grad choices.

A League City scratch-off player claimed a $7.5M Loteria Supreme top prize and says the windfall will be a generational gift for his daughter.

A contentious sale of the Chappy Ferry has islanders demanding transparency and town oversight. The Edgartown Select Board will hear the transfer this Monday.

Cleveland has agreed to a roughly $3 million term sheet to settle a class-action alleging discriminatory water liens, shutoffs and overbilling that hit Black residents. The deal would split about $1.8M to claimants and $1.2M for legal fees.