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Rowan University Launches Multi-Year Tribute to Black Artists
Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ is hosting a series of events through 2027 honoring African American artists, featuring music, dance, and storytelling as part of the Marie Rader Series. Programs are open to the public and students.
Petaluma 12-Year-Old Sets Sonoma County Fair Steer Sale Record
A Petaluma-area 4-H member's steer sold for $50,000 at the Sonoma County Fair, breaking the previous auction record by $17,000 and highlighting the impact of youth agricultural programs in California.
Michigan Journalist Uncovers Family Ties to Indian Boarding Schools
A new book by Sierra Nadeau reveals her family's hidden history in Michigan's Indian boarding schools, shedding light on the generational impact of these institutions and the silence that followed their closure in 1983
Pleasanton to Host 160th Scottish Highland Games and World Championships
The 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games returns to Pleasanton, California, September 5-6, featuring world-class heavy athletics, a 50th anniversary competition, and special guest Adrian Paul.
Betti Pool Retires After 30 Years as Governor Warner Mansion Gardener
Betti Pool stepped down at the end of 2025 after more than three decades as Head Gardener at Farmington's Governor Warner Mansion, leaving a lasting mark on the historic site's gardens and community programs
Lake Elsinore Delays Demolition of Historic Ambassador Hotel
Demolition of the Ambassador Hotel in downtown Lake Elsinore is on hold after a court stay halted city-approved plans to tear down the deteriorating building. The city council had approved a $198,000 contract for demolition work.
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