Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are striking due to disagreements over working conditions and negotiations.

EPISD seniors earned national honors with several recognized by QuestBridge and the National Merit Scholarship Program, including matches with Notre Dame, Colorado College, Stanford, and MIT.

Phoenix's housing market is seeing homes for sale longer and a growth in inventory, marking a shift towards a buyer's market. Homes now have a median listing time of 70 days.

Schools in the Houston area are reopening after a freeze, with most resuming classes, but some are delayed due to issues like water leaks, per KHOU and FOX 26 reports.

Fort Worth is replacing water and sewer mains in South Hills, with detailed project info available online and a community meeting set for January 29, 2026.

Ramsey is hiring an Engineering Technician II with a salary of $33.50 to $41.88/hr, requiring field and office work, CAD skills, and a valid license. Benefits included; apply by February 16, 2026.

A group in San Francisco rallied to support a funding measure for public transit, aiming to lower the tax increase voting threshold to a simple majority.

The Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish is open with normal traffic flow after rain concerns, with the DOTD on standby in case of weather changes.

Austin police responded to over 1,000 calls due to a winter storm, with road hazards and collisions prevalent, and shelters operational for those affected by the cold.

North Olmsted Police Department warns of hazardous winter driving conditions through a social media post, advising residents to stay home amidst a Level 2 snow emergency.

St. John the Baptist Parish invites seniors to a free candle-making event, fostering community and creativity, with contact person Erica Berthelot for more details.

Santee will break ground Jan. 30 on a new two‑story, 12,500‑sq‑ft community center near the Cameron Family YMCA. The facility will host recreation, events and serve as an emergency backup hub.

Photos show collapsed awnings and carports in Decatur and Bridgeport after heavy snow and ice. Officials warn residents to avoid unstable porch covers and document damage.