The city of Charleston has opened its doors to a three‑day celebration that mixes art, outdoor fun and wildlife learning. From February 13th to 15th, downtown spaces such as The Charleston Place, Brittlebank Park and the Gaillard Center will host a gathering that has grown from a small local event i
Kidney transplants are life‑saving, but the focus should not stay only on keeping the new kidney working. The real goal is to keep patients healthy for years. After surgery, doctors give medicines that suppress the immune system. Those drugs are essential, but they also bring risks such as infectio
Single folks are getting perks like tax cuts and health plans, according to a recent study that calls the trend a “cultural revolution. ” The report says people are choosing single life to focus on their own goals instead of the old idea that marriage is the only path to happiness. Eight out of te
A big weather change is coming to the West. A series of Pacific storms will bring a lot of snow, strong winds and a risk of fires to New Mexico next week. The storms are a sharp change from the long dry period that has left California, Utah and Colorado with low snowpacks. Those states worry about w
The county board made a surprising decision to reject the proposed ordinance that would have regulated new power plant developments. The vote was close, with a few members favoring the restriction and others opposing it. Those in favor argued that the ordinance would protect local air quality, limit
Bisphenol A, a common plastic ingredient, has been pulled out of many products because it can disturb hormones. Scientists now see that the chemicals used to replace BPA are very similar in shape and action. These substitutes often show stronger effects than BPA itself. When researchers looked at w
The blast at Smitty’s Supply in August left the Roseland community breathing heavy fumes and feeling unsure about what lay behind the soot that settled on their roofs. The fire was followed by a long period of cleanup and repeated assurances from officials that there was no immediate danger, but the
The coast of Sonoma County is a living classroom. Fort Ross, inside the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, turns this shoreline into a place where people can see, study and help protect marine life. A team called the Fort Ross Conservancy runs a Coastal Academy that offers two main pr
A skunk that was discovered dead near the Arkansas River and Pueblo Boulevard tested positive for avian influenza, according to local health officials. The disease usually spreads among birds but can also affect other animals and, in rare cases, people who handle infected creatures. The department u
Ring has ended a short partnership with the surveillance company Flock, which had planned to let home‑security cameras share footage with police. The decision came after a review that found the integration would need far more effort than expected, and no customer videos were ever sent to Flock. T
