St. Vincent de Paul and regional food banks say pantry demand has spiked since the pandemic, straining shelves and prompting city pilots and donor drives. Leaders warn the pressure is unsustainable without more support.

Local food banks are spending millions to replace USDA shipments that disappeared, forcing charities to tap reserves and accelerate fundraising.

San Francisco's emergency office warned of a multi‑carrier outage Monday night; 911 remained online and residents were told to use Wi‑Fi calling or landlines if phones won't connect.

UCLA's State of Latinos in California report finds Latinos drive the state's labor force but face persistent wage gaps and industry segregation.

S&P Global put Portland's OHSU on a negative outlook while keeping an A+ rating, citing persistent operating losses and raising the risk of higher borrowing costs.

PIX11's Monica Morales ties new True Cost of Living data to on-the-ground stories showing nearly half of working New Yorkers fall short.

An 85-year-old Antrim County woman won $1 million on a Michigan Lottery Golden Key scratch-off and claimed about $693,000 as a lump sum.

YWCA Houston is transferring its Meals on Wheels program to Interfaith Ministries; leaders say deliveries will continue and clients need not act.

A $10 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold at a Fremont 7‑Eleven; another Bay Area ticket paid $180,558 in Walnut Creek. Winners have 180 days to claim.

A Dallas player has claimed a $2.4M Texas Two Step jackpot from the March 5 drawing, marking the game's biggest top prize in nearly 20 years.

Frisco's May 2 general election will pick a new mayor and two council members; residents must register by April 2 to be eligible. Early voting runs April 20–28.

SCTCC has won FAA approval for a new Aircraft Maintenance Technician program, backed by state and federal funding and a hangar at Sky Central Airport due in 2027.

Students from 15 schools across four counties plan a statewide strike; organizers will gather at Madison's Cathedral Square Park on April 24. The call lists demands including opposition to ICE in schools and protections against retaliation.