For the first time since 2014, deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County fell in 2024. Officials credit overdose prevention and housing efforts but warn the gains are fragile.

State and county officials warn of phishing texts impersonating the Hawaiʻi DMV that demand payment. Delete suspicious messages, don’t click links, and report the scam.

Brad Gates will lead the unified El Dorado County Fire district after a unanimous board vote. He’ll transition with the current chief as the districts complete annexation.

The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $9 million in 108 grants to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene across 16 western North Carolina counties.

SMCCCD and AFT Local 1493 have moved to formal fact‑finding while faculty cast strike‑authorization ballots March 10–12. The district says its offer tops $31 million.

A $400,000 Cash 5 ticket sold in Cranberry Township remains unclaimed; the Pennsylvania Lottery says the prize must be claimed by April 3, 2026.

Bowie State's BSU Bold campaign closed with more than $128 million, far surpassing its $50 million goal. The funds will expand scholarships and tech-focused programs.

Stanley Konat of Brownsville claimed a $410,432 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot at the NC Lottery headquarters in Raleigh and walked away with $295,553 after taxes.

A new poll finds groceries, health care and fuel are squeezing Michigan working families — and most say the state isn’t doing enough.

Teamsters Local 507 picketed a Cleveland public works garage Tuesday, alleging unsafe garbage trucks with missing latches, bald tires and unsanitary conditions and demanding repairs.

Local disaster-relief groups say federal reimbursements have been stalled since early summer 2025, forcing them to rely on donations and volunteers. Theyhope a DHS leadership change will speed approvals.

The HOPE homeless count was rescheduled for Tuesday night, but volunteer signups are running far below last year’s level, officials say. Outreach teams need more canvassers across the five boroughs.

Rep. Troy Carter helped secure $1.03M to fund 5,750 biometric gun safes and safe‑storage training for families across southeast Louisiana.