Transit Agency Approves $1.2 Billion Overhaul Of Aging Elevated Lines
The regional transit board voted 9-2 to rebuild 14 miles of century-old elevated track, a five-year project officials say will reduce delays but bring weekend closures for thousands of riders.
State Supreme Court Rules County Must Release Inspection Records
In a unanimous decision, the court said Harlan County violated the state's open records law by withholding restaurant and building inspection reports, a ruling advocates called a major win for…
Severe Storms Expected Across The Plains As Cold Front Moves East
Forecasters warned of damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes from Kansas to Iowa through Thursday evening, urging…
School District Adds 120 Teachers To Shrink Early Grade Class Sizes
The Riverside Unified board approved a plan to cap kindergarten through third-grade classes at 20 students, funded by…
Politics & World
First-Time Candidates Are Reshaping Local Races This Fall
From school boards to city councils, a wave of first-time candidates is running for office. Many are small business owners, teachers and nurses motivated by local issues.
Opinion
Opinion: Why I Still Read The Local Paper Every Morning
In an age of endless feeds, columnist Margaret Ellison argues that the humble local newspaper remains the best way to understand a community, hold leaders accountable and know your neighbors.
Editorial: In The Rush To Be First, Let Us Choose To Be Right
The pressure to publish instantly has never been greater. This newspaper's editorial board explains why we will continue to verify before we report, even when it means arriving second.
Opinion: Open The Statehouse Doors And Let The Public See Its Work
Too many key decisions are made in closed committee rooms and late-night sessions. Columnist Daniel Reyes argues that simple reforms would make the legislature more open and accountable.
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