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Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

December 21, 2025

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

science

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

December 21, 2025

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

sports

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

health

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

weather

Bracing for the Big Chill: How to Survive the Deep Freeze in Tennessee

December 11, 2025

Tennessee is about to get a visit from a polar vortex, bringing some seriously cold air. This isn't just a little cold snap; we're talking temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s overnight. That's the kind of cold that can cause frostbite in minutes, so it's important to bundle up properly. Fi

politics

Bolivia's Ex-Leader Arce Faces Legal Trouble

December 11, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, former Bolivian President Luis Arce has been taken into custody by the police. This news was shared by a former member of his team, Maria Nela Prada. She claimed that Arce was not given any prior notice or order to appear. Instead, he was simply taken away. Prada str

sports

Thomas Muller: The Unlikely Hero in Vancouver's MLS Cup Dream

December 6, 2025

Thomas Muller, the seasoned German forward, is ready to challenge Inter Miami's quest for the MLS Cup. At 36, Muller brings a wealth of experience to the Vancouver Whitecaps, having won numerous titles with Bayern Munich and Germany. His calm and composed demeanor sets him apart, even when facing a

sports

Football Stars Shine in the San Luis Valley

December 3, 2025

In late November, a big deal went down in the San Luis Valley. The Class 1A All-South-Central League football team was announced. This is a huge honor for high school football players in the area. A total of 29 student-athletes from the valley made the cut. Centauri High School came out on top with

entertainment

Cyberpunk Showdown: Apple TV's Neuromancer vs. Blade Runner 2099

November 30, 2025

In the world of sci-fi, two big shows are coming up. One is Blade Runner 2099, a follow-up to the famous Blade Runner movies. It's set to hit Prime Video in 2026. The other is Apple TV's take on the classic cyberpunk novel, Neuromancer. Both shows are exciting, but Neuromancer might just steal the s

politics

Guinea-Bissau's Never-Ending Power Struggles

November 28, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power