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icelandic valley

Apple's Vision Pro gets a fresh Icelandic scene

June 10, 2026

Apple is rolling out a new virtual landscape for its Vision Pro headset, and it’s pulling inspiration from an icy Icelandic valley. Thórsmörk, a name familiar to hikers and nature lovers, will now appear as a backdrop users can switch to while working or browsing. This isn’t the first time Apple ha

celebrities

Finding Home Away from the Spotlight

June 10, 2026

Two well-known actors have traded city lights for mountain air, making a quiet Colorado valley their permanent home. They own a sprawling ranch there, not just for weekend visits but as their main residence. The choice wasn’t about escaping fame but finding a way of life that felt more real. In thei

weather

High Winds and Dry Air Raise Fire Threat in Western Colorado

June 9, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that conditions across much of the Western Slope below 8, 000 feet are set for high fire risk through Tuesday night. Low humidity, soaring temperatures and strong winds make it easier for small fires to grow quickly. At Aspen, the fire chief said that even th

lifestyle

Learn, Walk, Fish – Outdoor Fun for Everyone

June 9, 2026

The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig

entertainment

New Music Hub and Grocery Hub Take Shape Near Mesa Airport

June 9, 2026

In southeast Mesa, a fresh wave of development is arriving along Ray Road and Loop 202. A large distribution center for Potato Barn, a furniture retailer that is now moving beyond local borders, is already underway. The same block will soon host the first stage of a two‑story concert venue called Th

sports

High School Sports Highlights: Tennis Wins and Soccer Showdowns

June 8, 2026

Alex Thomas of Notre Dame Academy clinched the Division 1 state tennis title, beating Colin Meixl and Alexander Bo in straight sets. His flawless record of 21‑0 leads into the team tournament, a boost after finishing third last year. In Division 1 doubles, Brookfield East’s Jake Zheng and Ryker Koc

politics

California School Leadership Race Turns Into a Political Showdown

June 7, 2026

The upcoming election for California’s top education job has turned into a clash between two very different school board leaders. One side is led by Richard Barrera, who has spent 18 years on the San Diego Unified School Board. He is known for working closely with teachers and for big bond projec

business

Why California’s Central Coast is now a hotspot for a different kind of buyer

June 7, 2026

For years, the Central Coast’s ranch and winery properties were seen as retirement dreams or weekend getaways for a small group of buyers. But something changed during the pandemic. Remote work gave people the freedom to leave crowded cities behind. What started as a temporary escape turned into a p

sports

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

education

California schools dominate the toughest college admissions list

June 4, 2026

Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept