United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced $21M in three‑year grants as it launches a public campaign to build a $40M centennial endowment.

Five Southern California parents describe motel rooms, short-term shelters and long waits for housing as state and national data show growing hardship for families with young children.

The Goff Family Shelter opened in Lincolnville with nine family rooms and 37 beds, aimed at keeping parents and children together while caseworkers help them find housing and jobs.

A Baltimore grandfather won $1 million on a $20 Triple Red 777s scratch-off bought at a Wawa in Windsor Mill. The retailer gets a $1,000 bonus and the Lottery says several top prizes remain unclaimed.

The Greater Sacramento Urban League asked a court to enforce a $300,000 settlement with Black Star Universal after alleging the fund failed to return an investment. New filings and prior court records outline the dispute.

ERAS is distributing about 50 free window air conditioners to seniors in Harambee as a heat advisory hits; installations are free and organizers warn of serious risk to older adults.

Production and bottling staff at Rodney Strong have launched a rare union drive in Healdsburg, citing layoffs and rising costs. The push follows a May win at a Gallo plant and could reshape labor in wine country.

A June grand jury follow‑up says Sacramento improved family placements and welcome homes — but warns that data gaps, phone access and licensing shortfalls still endanger teens. The county has 90 days to respond.

Archaeological digs in Brickell are turning up Indigenous burials, prompting repatriation demands, state reviews and delays for developers.

Martinez will celebrate this Saturday with a downtown parade, a Martinez Sturgeon game, a Fun Fest at the waterfront and a fireworks finale at about 9:30 p.m. Expect limited marina parking and family activities.

A Richmond County man turned a $10 scratch-off into a seven-figure prize and chose a six-figure cash option; after withholdings he took home about $432,063. He says he’ll help family and his church.

Alameda’s 3.3-mile July 4 parade returns Saturday with Rep. Lateefah Simon as honorary grand marshal and tributes to the Alameda Fire Department’s 150 years. Expect a 5K, shuttles and major closures.

The 43rd ESFNA soccer tournament filled Twin Cities venues and markets even as immigration enforcement fears linger.