DER

Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Face Joins Radial Entertainment’s Leadership

The entertainment world just got a fresh injection of experience. A veteran executive known for shaping media giants has now taken a seat at the table of a fast-growing player in film and TV distribution. Radial Entertainment, a company already holding one of the biggest independent libraries in the

reading time less than a minute
Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

A credit union leader making a difference before 40

Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her

reading time less than a minute
Apr 10 2026CRIME

When Trust Gets Broken: The Cost of Greed

A personal assistant in New York stole almost $10 million from an elderly couple who relied on her help. For seven years, from 2017 to 2024, she took advantage of their trust. Instead of doing her job, she wrote herself checks that were meant for them. She used the money to buy luxury items like han

reading time less than a minute
Apr 10 2026CRIME

Inside the Strange Claims and Struggles in Athena Strand's Murder Case

During the third day of Tanner Horner’s trial, jurors heard some disturbing details about how a nine-year-old girl’s remains were found. Investigators tracked down clues that led them to Horner’s property—including clothes matching what Athena Strand wore when she disappeared, later discovered in hi

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026SPORTS

College Transfer Rules in Flux: A New Game Plan

The way college teams find new players is changing fast. Big schools are using a system called the transfer portal to bring in athletes who have already played at other colleges. The most famous example this season was the Michigan Wolverines, who won a national basketball title with five players th

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Uncovering New Roles of CSF3R in Women's Health

Once known only for shaping white blood cells, a protein called CSF3R is now turning heads in unexpected areas of women’s health. Recent deep scans of tissues show this molecule pops up in ovaries, the uterus lining, the cervix, the placenta, and even some cancers. Instead of just controlling blood

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Boulder’s Growth Plan Needs a Reality Check

Boulder’s approach to managing its future has always stood out for balancing growth with environmental limits. But the latest draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan takes a risky turn by loosening the strict rules that kept development in check for decades. One big change? Dropping the old n

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Akiko Freeman: A Winemaker Making Waves Locally and Globally

Akiko Freeman isn’t just a name on a bottle of wine—she’s a bridge between cultures. The co-owner of Freeman Winery in Sebastopol has spent years blending her Japanese heritage with California’s winemaking traditions. A major recognition is coming her way on April 23 in San Francisco, where she’ll a

reading time less than a minute
Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Print in the Digital Age: How One Company Merges Old and New

Back in the 1990s, a small print shop started in a family garage, turning out carbon copies and business forms on clunky machines. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was dependable—something companies relied on when digital spreadsheets weren’t an option. Today, that shop still exists, though now it balanc

reading time less than a minute
Apr 08 2026CRIME

Alaska tackles crypto scams with new rules

Alaskans lost over $26 million to fraud in 2024, with seniors hit hardest. Scammers often trick victims by pretending to be government officials, using AI to fake official phone numbers. They push people to use crypto kiosks—machines that handle Bitcoin transactions—because once money is sent this w

reading time less than a minute