1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (445+ words) (CALIFORNIA) " An "emergency hazmat incident" in California has prompted evacuations, with officials warning that a chemical tank at an aerospace facility is in "crisis" and will either fail or explode. Firefighters initially responded to a leak at an aerospace manufacturing…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (406+ words) Rabies is a serious viral disease that can spread to people and pets through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Post-exposure vaccination is effective, but prevention is the best way to protect your family and pets. Take these…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (667+ words) (WASHINGTON) " A group of mostly Democratic strategists and power players are rebuilding a political action committee meant to fortify election-defense infrastructure ahead of 2028 by focusing on often overlooked state offices that control election administration, litigation and certification. "The goal right…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (724+ words) (SAN DIEGO) " Three men, one of whom was a security guard, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said, with investigators saying they are currently considering the incident as a hate crime....

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (182+ words) My Central Oregon. com (NEW YORK) " A court ruled in favor of Open AI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, in a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk over alleged misconduct in the company's evolution from a non-profit upstart to a…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (411+ words) A total of 1, 706 people were counted as experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2026, compared with 2, 108 people counted in 2025. The reduction, which represents 402 fewer people without stable housing, reflects the work of local providers serving people at every stage…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (452+ words) AAA projects 45million Americans (13. 1% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is up slightly compared to 2025. Travel by car is expected to set a new record with 39. 1 million Americans taking a road trip....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (262+ words) (WASHINGTON) " Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, was charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, the Justice Department announced on Monday. Wang agreed to plead guilty, the DOJ said. The City of Arcadia said Wang resigned…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (356+ words) Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that Fire Free collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held'Friday, May 15'through'Sunday, May 24, from'7 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. ,'seven days a week at'61050 SE 27th'Street, Bend....

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (396+ words) (SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.) " Nearly 30 years after 19-year-old Kristin Smart disappeared, California investigators conducted new search warrants as part of their ongoing probe into the location of her body. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that deputies…...