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Riverside County reports progress reducing animal euthanasia
The Department of Animal Services' 2025 report says new programs raised adoptions and spay/neuter surgeries and put the county's four shelters on track toward a 90% pet life preservation rate.
Torrance chamber celebrates local education achievements.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Celebrate Education event on April 23 to honor students and educators, spotlighting mentorship programs, scholarships and student speakers on leadership.
Marceaux returns home to rejoin Cajuns
Kennedy Marceaux, a Kaplan native, has transferred from Alabama to rejoin the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and said being back home has been meaningful.
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Showing: 371-380Jessie Fream brings Savannah's stories to life in debut book
Jessie Fream, creator of the Humans of Savannah storytelling project, has published her first book compiling interviews and portraits of people she met in Savannah.
Free Resource Fair Brings Services to Bloomsburg on May 1
Central Susquehanna Opportunities will host a free Mobile Services Resource Fair at Mulberry Mills in Bloomsburg on May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, and organizers say the event is open to the public with no registration required.
Back on the Trail: Williamsburg man to continue annual charity walk.
Bob Mahr will walk the 52-mile Virginia Capital Trail starting May 2 to raise funds for the Williamsburg House of Mercy; his walks in 2024 and 2025 have raised more than $16,000.
Winters Youth Day weekend returns with parade and fun run
The 88th Winters Youth Day will be held April 25, featuring a parade and a memorial 5K fun run that support local youth programs and scholarships.
Minnesota records another high graduation rate in 2025
Minnesota’s four-year high school graduation rate rose to 84.9% in 2025, up from 84.2% in 2024, and 61,935 students graduated on time statewide. St. Paul Public Schools’ rate increased to 77.8% from 76.5%.
Thurston Mayor Gina Matos aims to bring positive changes to village
Mayor Gina Matos, who won as a write-in two years ago, is pursuing zoning, property maintenance and community events to manage growth and strengthen local life.
Charleston energy company donates $25,000 to Pee Dee nonprofit
energyRe announced a $25,000 donation to House of Hope of the Pee Dee on April 1, including sponsorship of the organization's Evening of Hope fundraiser held March 9. The nonprofit provides shelter, meals and recovery services across the Pee Dee region.
New Orleans East bus service review by the RTA is under way.
The Regional Transit Authority will launch a survey this month to gather community input on bus service in New Orleans East, with planners aiming to implement changes in fall 2027.
Grant deepens work of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.
A grant from the Todd Barajas Legacy Fund via the Inland Empire Community Foundation will support the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission; CVRM serves more than 30,000 meals each month and provides outreach, recovery and Rapid Housing services.
Community news April 3, 2026: local Easter events and market
Local groups are holding Easter gatherings this weekend, including a free community dinner at the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and an Easter sunrise service in Austintown; a 4H egg hunt and a farmers market seed-germination demonstration are also scheduled.