California is in for a wild ride this week as a powerful atmospheric river storm makes its way through the state. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to the mountains. The storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday and move down to Southern California by Thursday, where it could stick around until Saturday. The...
In a world where smartphones are always within reach, a new trend is emerging. It's called the analog bag. This is a small bag filled with activities that don't involve screens. People are using it to fight against the habit of constantly checking their phones. One person who started this trend is Sierra Campbell. She is 31 years old. She carries a bag with things l...
Northern California is in for a wild ride this week. A powerful atmospheric river is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region. The National Weather Service warns that this storm is not just a one-day event. It will stick around and cause trouble for a few days. Early Wednesday morning, a deep trough moved in. This made the commute messy for folks in the Sa...
The final match of the Sierra Grande High School volleyball team's season was a nail-biter. They faced off against Sangre de Cristo in a game that went the full four sets. The Panthers, as they're known, started strong, winning the first two sets. But Sangre de Cristo fought back, taking the third set in a close 29-27 finish. The Panthers sealed their victory in the ...
In October 2025, MEXC, a top global crypto exchange, made a splash at Bolivia Blockchain Week. This was their first time in Bolivia, and they didn't just show up—they sponsored the event as a Gold Sponsor and backed the Crypto Traders Battle. Big deal? You bet. They even won the LATAM Blockchain Award for their growth and strong presence in the region. The event, he...
The Inland Northwest has been dry for a while, but things are changing. Rain is finally here, and it's not planning to leave soon. In Coeur d'Alene, almost 3 inches of rain have fallen this month, which is more than the usual 2. 22 inches for October. This change in weather is linked to something called La Niña. It's when the sea surface in the south-central Pacific...
A big change is coming to downtown Reno. A local hotel-casino owner wants to build up to 12 sports fields over the next six years. These fields will be used for soccer and lacrosse tournaments. The plan is part of a new group called the Downtown Reno Amateur Sports Association. The fields will be near the J Resort Casino, which owns the land. The city council will t...
Nevada is getting a weather makeover this week. Two different systems are on their way, one for the north and one for the south. The north is gearing up for rain, wind, and even some snow in the Sierra. Meanwhile, the south is just getting a bit of a cool-down and some light showers. Reno is enjoying the upper 60s today, but things are about to change. By the weeken...
The Sierra Nevada Mountains got an early taste of winter this week. A powerful storm system moved down the West Coast, bringing the first snow of the season. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning, which is not something you see every day in October. Snow piled up fast, especially at the highest points. Some areas saw 2 to 3 feet of snow, which i...
In Sierra Leone, religious leaders played a crucial role during the Ebola outbreak from 2014 to 2016. They were not just spiritual guides but also key players in spreading awareness about the disease. This was not their first time helping with health issues. They had already been involved in campaigns against HIV/AIDS. However, their impact varied. So, it was importa...