Steph Curry was honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his Oakland-focused Eat. Learn. Play foundation. The nonprofit says it has delivered millions of meals and rebuilt schoolyards across the district.

San Diego law enforcement will accept unwanted guns in Encinitas Saturday; anonymous turn‑ins earn gift cards and free trigger locks.

A man collapsed and died on the west steps of the California State Capitol as bystanders and medics tried to revive him. Video of the scene has reignited debate over naloxone access and enforcement.

Union leaders warn TPS terminations could strip legal work authorization from thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers. The Culinary Union won leaves that protect jobs but not pay or work rights.

Martin Middle — the East Austin campus that was the district’s first fully integrated middle school — is closing and Austin ISD is weighing reuse options that could house expanded or alternative programs.

A Bastrop resident claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from the July 8 drawing; the winning Quick Pick was sold at a Circle K on State Highway 71.

After 31 years with BHFD, Chief Greg Barton will retire this fall. He’ll remain on the job until the city names his successor to ensure a smooth handoff.

San José opened libraries and community centers as cooling centers during today’s heat advisory. Residents should confirm hours and follow heat‑safety tips.

Three former Black employees allege Life University discriminated and retaliated against them during their time on the Marietta campus. The university says it will defend the claims.

A new statewide snapshot finds Arizona's community lenders get far less bank capital than peers, pointing to roughly $200M of potential new lending if investors align.

A two‑year, $1M award from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation will expand ESL, citizenship clinics and teen college‑access services across Brooklyn Public Library branches.

State lawmakers set aside $13 million for a 40–70-bed non-congregate shelter on Chicago's Far Northwest Side that will prioritize older adults and single adults. Site and operator have not yet been chosen.

An official LDS social post spotlighted New York designer Pono Skousen — and revealed he runs Church of Martin, a queer‑Mormon label that sparked an online debate.