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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
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Showing: 991-1000AI slop targets stars on Facebook over the holidays.
During the Christmas season, Facebook posts claimed multiple celebrities funded new churches; AFP analysis and AI-detection tools found the images and text were likely AI-generated and lacked independent evidence.
Bastrop County: 10 feature stories from 2025
A roundup of 10 feature articles from 2025 that profile Bastrop County businesses, community efforts and a historical recognition.
Case worker adopts former foster girl after six years of waiting.
Leah Paskalides, a caseworker, legally adopted her former foster client, 19-year-old Monyay, on April 27, 2021 after waiting because adopting while on the case would have been a conflict of interest.
Travel may sometimes increase prejudice rather than reduce it
The article reviews research and argues that travel does not reliably reduce prejudice and can sometimes reinforce or create new biases, especially when experiences are brief, curated, or based on travelers' own reports.
VegNews message: Publisher reflects on 25 years and requests reader support
Colleen Holland, publisher and co-founder of VegNews, marked the outlet's 25th anniversary and described its growth from a monthly newspaper into a global media brand; she said the independent, woman-owned company operates without outside funding and has asked readers to consider subscriptions, VIP upgrades, or donations to help sustain its journalism.
Moody Rooster in Westlake Village highlights farm-to-table New American fare
Moody Rooster in Westlake Village is a farm-to-table New American restaurant run by co-owners Vicki Crannell and Chef Colin since 2017, offering seasonal dishes and a nearby gourmet deli. The restaurant also features a "farm-to-bar" wine and cocktail program with sommelier Francesco sourcing primarily old-world vines.
Juneau child's clinical trial can proceed after community raises over $1 million
Juneau residents raised more than $1 million this fall to help fund gene therapy for 4‑year‑old Cade Jobsis and three other children with AP4 hereditary spastic paraplegia, allowing a paused clinical trial to restart.
Faith-Fueled Habits Can Support a Healthier You in 2026.
The article suggests using Christian practices—prayer, worship, community, rest, and small daily choices—to support mental and physical well-being in 2026.
Clayton Parks & Recreation celebrates its third season of Journey League.
Clayton wrapped up its third Journey League season, an adaptive basketball program for athletes ages 13 and older, and the next session is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
Oneida CSD spreads holiday joy with over 600 donated toys
Oneida CSD held its second annual Holiday Gift Giveaway at Willard Prior Elementary School, where community donors provided more than 600 gifts and items; students and siblings ages 0–13 attended and each child selected one gift and one stocking stuffer.