A new study finds a single San Antonio adult needs about $93,355 to live comfortably, while typical local paychecks fall far short. The gap is even larger for families.

Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina will close after its Dec. 31, 2025 final show. The shutdown affects roughly 167–172 staffers as developers move ahead with a $135M redevelopment plan.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii awarded $263,000 to four local nonprofits to expand Kupuna Fresh, DA BUX discounts and farm‑to‑food‑bank programs that get local produce to seniors and SNAP families.

Philippe Guedj, a licensed clinical social worker, has been named the Diocese of Honolulu's Victim Assistance Coordinator. He will be based at Catholic Charities Hawaii to support adult survivors.

Las Vegas police teamed up with partners to provide 500 meals for families in need, focusing on food insecurity relief and community support during Thanksgiving.

Sacramento supervisors approved $16.38M for a mental‑health housing and outreach pilot focused on historically neglected south Sacramento neighborhoods.

A nine-person occupation in 1976 grew into a statewide movement that stopped Navy bombing, won federal cleanup money and returned Kahoolawe to Hawaii. Large areas still remain unsafe.

Boulder City officials flagged an unsolicited letter asking for donations to the National Police Association as a scam and say funds won't go to BCPD.

Honolulu achieved a perfect score on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index for the second year, reflecting its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in laws, policies, and services.

San Jose held a ribbon-cutting for a 136‑bed tiny‑home village on Cherry Avenue next to a cleared riverbank encampment. City officials say nearby unhoused people will be offered units first.

Honolulu has been named one of Forbes' America’s Dream Employers for 2026, recognized for its work culture and commitment to employee success, ranking fourth statewide according to surveys. Mayor Blangiardi expressed pride in this acknowledgment.

Nevada County Sheriff's Office partners with Gold Rush Subaru to support the Sheriff's HEART animal rescue team via customer donations during the "Share the Love" event.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office raised $5,600 for breast cancer through a pink patch charity event, reinforcing community support and research efforts.