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West Coast Braces for Wet and Wild Christmas Week

December 21, 2025

The West Coast is in for a weather rollercoaster this Christmas week. After enjoying a dry and mild spell, California is about to get drenched. A series of atmospheric rivers, including the Pineapple Express, is set to unleash heavy rain and snow, especially from Dec. 20 to Dec. 26. The National We

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San Luis Valley Football Stars Shine in 2025 All-State Teams

December 20, 2025

The Colorado High School Activities Association made a big announcement on Monday. They revealed the 2025 All-State football teams. Guess who made the cut? A whopping 24 athletes from the San Luis Valley! That's a lot of talent right there. Let's talk about the eight-man teams first. Sanford High S

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California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

December 20, 2025

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

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More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

December 17, 2025

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

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California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

December 16, 2025

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

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New Rules for Immigrants from Certain Countries

December 3, 2025

Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali

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Local Teams Shine in Early Basketball Rankings

November 26, 2025

Basketball fever is kicking off early in Colorado high schools. The state's activities association has just dropped its preseason rankings, and local teams are making some noise. Let's talk boys' basketball first. Sanford is sitting pretty at number two in Class 2A. Not too far behind, Centauri is

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Christian Koloko: A Journey from Cameroon to the NBA

November 26, 2025

Christian Koloko's path to the NBA is a story of resilience and adaptability. Born in Douala, Cameroon, he spent his early years in Central Africa, attending Collège Libermann. His journey took a significant turn when he moved to the United States in 2017, enrolling at Birmingham High School in Cali

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Local Volleyball Stars Shine in League Honors

November 22, 2025

The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn S

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California Braces for a Wet and Wild Week

November 12, 2025

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 Cal