The first three months of this year have seen Oakland’s crime rates fall sharply, with violent crime down by nearly a quarter and overall crime almost a third lower than last year. Homicides dropped by 39 percent, gun-related assaults fell by 17 percent, and robberies plunged by 30 percent. Even cat
The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) is launching a full‑month program to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Their plan mixes learning, outreach and chances for the public to back survivors. Instead of waiting for a single event, SPARCC has lined up weekly activities that spa
Métis people in Saskatchewan face higher cancer rates, which shortens their average lifespan. Research shows that a strong sense of culture can boost health and help people feel connected. A local project gathered Métis community members to build a new plan that uses cultural traditions as a s
The National Football League has decided that the city known for its bright lights and casinos will welcome football’s biggest night once more, this time in 2029. This decision follows the excitement that surrounded the first Super Bowl held there two years ago, when the Raiders’ home field was turn
Las Vegas is set to host the Super Bowl again in 2029. This marks the second time the city will welcome the biggest event in American football. The decision came after team owners voted to bring the game back. The NFL has had a change of heart about Las Vegas. The league once avoided the city becau
The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but
The spring of 2024 brought an odd burst of heat in March, a “false spring, ” before the air turned icy again. Researchers used silent recorders to track how four frog and toad species began calling in the wild from 2022 to 2025. The species studied were the boreal chorus frog, spring peeper, wood fr
Hyundai Elantras are the most stolen cars in America this year, with 21, 732 thefts reported nationwide. That number tops the list by a wide margin, showing how often this model ends up on police dashboards. The second most common victim is the Honda Accord, which saw 17, 797 thefts. The Hyundai
The schedule starts on Monday with college baseball, featuring NC State against Georgia Tech at 7 p. m. The same evening brings a women's college basketball semifinal from Wichita, followed by an elite‑eight game in Texas. Baseball fans also get a South Carolina vs. Mississippi State matchup on SECN
Weezer will play a massive concert in Los Angeles for the first time as their “Weezer: The Gathering” tour reaches its finish line. The band kicked off the 32‑city run in Sacramento on September 8 and will wrap up with three shows: San Diego on October 21, Las Vegas on October 23, and the Crypto. co
