A long-polluted Santa Clara County hillside is finally on the road to environmental recovery as Heidelberg Materials begins a major restoration project for Permanente Creek. For decades, the Lehigh Permanente Quarry and Cement Plant near Cupertino released pollutants that severely impacted the waterway, wildlife, and surrounding ecosystem. Now, after years of delays and community concerns, the company has outlined an extensive plan to restore approximately 1.7 miles of the creek, marking a si

Houston pastor KirbyJon Caldwell, once a prominent spiritual adviser to former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, has made his return to Windsor Village Church in southwest Houston. His return, which took place on Sunday, came nearly a year after his early release from prison following a wire fraud conviction. Caldwell, who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors out of nearly $3.6 million, was sentence

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu

Yuzvendra Chahal, the well-known Indian cricketer, has finally spoken candidly about his divorce from Dhanashree Verma, shedding light on the emotional toll it took on him. In a recent podcast episode with Raj Shamani, Chahal opened up about the deep anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts he faced in the months leading up to his separation from Verma. The couple, married for nearly five years, were officially granted a divorce by the Bombay High Court in M

Many people reach for a cigarette to relieve stress, believing it will help calm their nerves and provide immediate relief. A stressful day at work, family tension, or even mounting pressures in life often leads to this habitual response. However, smoking is far from the stress relief people think it is. In reality, it is a dangerous trap that perpetuates anxiety and worsens mental health in the long run. Nicotine, t

The former director of the Santa Clara County Fair, Obdulia Banuelos-Esparza, has been convicted on charges related to a kickback scheme that defrauded a security company providing services at the fairgrounds. The conviction comes after a detailed investigation by the District Attorney's Office, which revealed how Banuelos-Esparza abused her position for personal gain over the course of more than a year. Authorities disclosed that Banuelos-Esparza had threatened to terminate the

The University of Texas at Dallas has reversed its earlier decision to eliminate its track and field and cross-country programs, providing relief to athletes and the campus community. On Thursday morning, President Richard Benson confirmed that after reviewing the backlash and considering input from both the UT System administration and the university community, the programs will continue through the 2025-26 athletic season. The announcement came as a surprise to many students, particularly t

The future of transportation is electric, and it’s already here. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more than just a way to get from point A to point B; they are reshaping the way we think about cars, driving, and even our environment. With their advanced technology, sustainability benefits, and growing accessibility, owning an EV feels like experiencing the future today. In this article, we will explore why EV ownership is not just a trend but a step into a more sustainable, high-tec

Boat owners at the Santa Cruz harbor rushed to secure or remove their vessels from the water on Tuesday night as a tsunami advisory was issued for the California coast following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. The advisory prompted urgent actions among those who remembered previous disasters and did not want to take any chances with their boats and property. Many harbor residents recalled the damage caused by high surf last December, as well as the devastating d

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is preparing to announce his retirement, marking the end of an era in Chicago politics. After serving for nearly three decades as the representative of the 7th Congressional District, Davis will step down and endorse State Representative LaShawn Ford as his preferred successor. According to sources close to the matter, the announcement will be made during a scheduled press conference on Thursday. This decision will reshape the upcoming race as several Democrat

In a significant move to combat homelessness in the Austin area, Travis County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved an $11.5 million contract to help fund a new affordable housing project. The contract, awarded to the Austin Area Urban League, supports the nonprofit’s Urban Empowerment Zone I, a supportive housing development that will bring 80 new affordable units for adults along with vital on-site services.

  Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c

A Columbus resident has spent the last eight years mowing and caring for a vacant lot next to his home, unaware that the property did not belong to him. The man, an 80-year-old U.S. Army veteran, believed the lot was part of his rental home in the Hilltop neighborhood. He paid $1,300 a month in rent and assumed the adjoining land was included in the space he was responsible for. Over the years, he took full responsibility for keeping the property in shape, cutting down weeds, trim

A major court ruling has secured rent refunds for more than 2,500 tenants of a large rent-controlled apartment complex in Ward 8, following years of substandard living conditions and widespread building neglect. The decision marks a significant legal and financial victory for residents who endured unsafe and unhealthy housing while ownership failed to comply with mandated repairs. The case involves a long-standing dispute over a residential complex formerly known as Marbury Plaza.

In several neighborhoods across Washington, D.C., residents are voicing growing concern over what they describe as a rising tide of violence and disorder, challenging recent police reports that suggest crime is actually on the decline. Communities in Shaw, Mount Vernon Square, and Mount Vernon Triangle have become focal points for this growing frustration, as residents say their daily experiences do not reflect the drop in incidents reported by law enforcement. This tension came t

An Indian student, Charanpreet Singh, was severely injured in a racially motivated assault in Adelaide, Australia, on July 19, 2025. Singh, 23, had been out with his wife to see the city’s light displays when they were attacked near Kintore Avenue. After parking their car, the couple was surrounded by a group of five men who suddenly jumped out of another vehicle and launched an unprovoked attack on Singh. The attackers, reportedly armed with metal knuckles or sharp objects, viciously s

World Brain Day, observed annually on July 22, is an important initiative that highlights the significance of brain health and neurological care across the globe. Established by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) in 2014, this event aims to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding neurological health at every stage of life from childhood through to older adulthood. The primary goal of World Brain Day is to emphasize early intervention, education

The Pentagon announced Monday that 700 US Marines deployed in Los Angeles will be withdrawn, ending a contentious military presence that had drawn widespread criticism from both city and state officials. The Marines were dispatched last month under a directive from President Donald Trump, who ordered both National Guard and active-duty troops to cities facing large-scale protests triggered by federal immigration raids. The protests had led to civil unrest across major Californi

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the acclaimed actor best known for portraying Theo Huxtable on the long-running and culturally iconic television series The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to reports, Warner drowned in an accident while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. The tragic incident has left fans across generations shocked and mourning the loss of a beloved performer whose career spanned decades and transcended television, music, and spoken word artistry. Warner

In a deeply disturbing incident, a second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student at a prominent private university in Greater Noida, Jyoti Sharma, allegedly died by suicide inside her women's hostel room on Friday night. The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and student protests on campus. According to police officials, the student blamed two faculty members for prolonged mental harassment and humiliation in a suicide note recovered from her ro