University of Redlands has finalized a merger with Burbank’s Woodbury University, creating University of Redlands, Los Angeles and adding architecture, design and media programs to its roster.

On Nov. 10, 1898, organized white supremacists burned Wilmington’s Black newspaper, killed residents and forced a legally elected biracial government from office. New reporting and a forthcoming book have revived the city’s long‑buried history.

The West Side Community Organization will host three listening sessions and an online survey as St. Paul gathers resident input on renaming César Chávez Street.

A statewide coalition launched Childcare For All on July 12, pushing for free child care for every Minnesota family and higher pay for early educators.

Placer County earned a state Fire Risk Reduction Community listing that could translate into insurance discounts. Officials say residents should download the certificate and check with carriers.

A free Filipino American Friendship Festival returns to NTC Park at Liberty Station on July 18 with vendors, performances and a lumpia-eating contest.

Two former Twin Peaks employees say the firm's founder used racist slurs and sexual comments and that they were fired after refusing his invitation; they are suing in federal court.

A simple glyph has been appearing on billboards and digital screens across Las Vegas; residents and online sleuths are trying to work out whether it’s a teaser, a sports tie or something else.

A free Quick Pick printed at a North Miami‑Dade Mobil matched Fantasy 5 midday numbers and is worth $60,133; the ticket is listed as unclaimed.

Three unclaimed Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets were sold in Miami‑Dade, Lakeland and St. Cloud; each is worth about $38,663.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro will close its Regence Club in North Portland and has listed the 9,900‑sq‑ft Portsmouth building for sale after citing financial strain.

Grieving San Diego families led a Walk for Lives event Saturday, combining testimonials with resource booths as federal and county officials highlighted prevention and enforcement steps.

An H-E-B in New Braunfels sold the last $20 million top prize on the $20 Million Supreme scratch-off, state records show.