Two Taco Bell workers in El Dorado Hills walked off Monday accusing a manager of racist slurs and retaliation. Attorneys say they will file state complaints and union organizers backed the action.

Lanterns and lion dances lit up Wentworth and Clark as Chinatown opened Lunar New Year festivities while leaders urged unity amid heightened federal immigration enforcement. The neighborhood is planning a march on March 1.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 2108, aimed at easing feral hog hunting regulations, passed the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee. The bill seeks to remove burdensome licensing requirements.

UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik will step down in July 2026, the Post‑Dispatch reports. Her tenure included major campus projects and gains in research and fundraising.

NYC nurses reach a tentative deal with Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals, which includes salary increases and improved staffing ratios, but NewYork-Presbyterian remains in deadlock.

Fuquay-Varina reflects on its history during Black History Month, recalling the 1970 integration of its high schools as a significant step towards unity and progress.

More than 2,500 SDG&E customers lost power across several San Diego neighborhoods Monday; restoration windows fell between midmorning and midafternoon.

Charlotte County has implemented new water use restrictions due to low rainfall levels, limiting watering to once per week based on residents' address numbers.

The NC Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund aids burn survivors with non-medical expenses and emotional support, illustrated by the story of Emily and firefighter community involvement.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources featured Gaston's Mill as February's historic postcard, highlighting Ohio's pioneer history and grist mill significance in settlement development.

Deputy Chief Weiner from Hilliard Police engaged with fifth-grade girls at J.W. Reason Elementary for the ROX Program, aiming to boost confidence and leadership in young women.

Cobb County Superior Court hosted a mock trial for 5th graders from Timber Ridge Elementary, teaching them about judicial proceedings through active participation.

Penalties are imposed on NYC property owners for not clearing sidewalks after a historic snowstorm; nearly 800 fines were recently issued by DSNY, totaling over 3,500 since January 25.