Regional & State News

Communication issues left authorities uninformed about the deteriorating situation and residents without emergency alerts, according to the reports.

The jury is set to begin deliberating following closing arguments on April 18.

The clock ran out for officials who were unable to finish investigating the case before a 4 p.m. deadline April 16, allowing protesters to be released.

Gold Star families have lost an immediate family member as a result of active military service in a conflict zone.

Arguments were finally held this week a year after the initial lawsuits seeking the documents were filed.

“Melissa,” the tale of a fourth-grader named George who wishes to transition to female, is voted out of the children’s section.

Another student in the classroom was reportedly offended when the student used the term in a question to his teacher.

Either the southbound or northbound lanes will close for the next several weeks as the wildlife path is built.

If the state legislature repeals the 1864 abortion ban, Arizona will revert to the 15-week abortion ban signed into law in 2022.

The legislation targets a carcinogen, methylene chloride, and notes that there are alternative ways of decaffeinating coffee.

San Rafael officials have struggled to address public safety issues surrounding a large homeless encampment near a middle school.

Convicted of accepting bribes, José Huizar was originally set to begin his 13-year sentence April 30. That’s been pushed to August for medical reasons.

Newsom acknowledges the challenge of keeping rate increases in check while meeting emissions goals.

‘Holding rogue prosecutors accountable for refusing to uphold the law is ... critical to ensuring our communities remain safe and secure,’ Gov. Brian Kemp said.

Auditor General Doug Ringler warned the decrease ‘would significantly impair the oversight’ his office provides.