Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson proposes merging Laney College and Merritt College into Oakland City College to enhance financial stability and resource allocation.

Chasco K-8 was briefly on controlled campus status after a false weapon report. Police confirmed no weapon and normal operations resumed with increased law enforcement presence as a precaution.

Peachtree Corners is addressing a growing deer population encroaching on human areas by initiating a study with wildlife cameras and resident input to determine management steps.

The City of Coon Rapids, MN successfully completed its free "Rec on the Spot" program, providing eight weeks of activities in parks for youths, supported by CharitAble MN.

The J Street Neighborhood Greenway in Tacoma's Hilltop area is opening, with a celebration at Edna Travis Park featuring a family bike ride and a unique ride-through streamer ceremony.

ASU integrates virtual reality into its science curriculum, enhancing student engagement and success in fields like biology and chemistry, and positively affecting student retention in science majors.

Gaston County has a week full of events including a high school soccer cup, the NC BeachBlast Festival, a genealogy fair, a volunteer summit, a pet adoption day, and a Superheroes Night to honor local service personnel.

"Monday Night Fever," a disco-themed pet adoption event, offers fee-waived adoptions on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Animal Foundation.

Sacramento State is considering moving Hornet Stadium to Cal Expo, where the new venue will seat 25,000 and host various events. This could aid the university's goal to join the FBS and reshape regional sports and entertainment.

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted an alumni reunion at Allegiant Stadium, featuring over 300 former players, entertainment by George Thorogood and the Raiderettes, and uniting fans with a shared love for football.

A 25-year-old man from Woodstock, Brek Lewis Green, drowned at Lake Chatuge after staying in the water when a friend left. His body was found by search teams using SONAR.

Mayor Matt Mahan has launched 'Operation Clean-Up Columbus' to dismantle a large homeless encampment in Columbus Park, San Jose, amid concerns voiced by LGBTQ+ residents about the lack of suitable shelter options and their safety.

St. Johns County announces the 12th Annual Keep Calm and Walk for Cancer event on October 25, starting at the Church of God in Christ and ending at Collier Blocker Park.