Newsom to sign California bill to limit ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids

California will take a major step in the fight to protect children from the harms of social media after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that limits companies' ability to provide “additive feeds” to minors. According to the governor's office, Newsom plans to sign Senate Bill 976, the “Protecting Children from Social Media Addiction […]

Maricopa County will continue allowing ballot count watchers, strikes rest of deal | Arizona

(The Center Square) – A memorandum of understanding between the Arizona State Legislature and Lambeck Corporation, one of Maricopa County’s main election administration agencies, has been repealed following a decision by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The agreement that was created will improve election integrity and allow observers to be present at the Lambeck […]

Southern AZ leader at White House for border plan reveal

NOGALES, Ariz. (KGUN) — Southern Arizona leaders brought local representatives to the White House as President Biden formally announced his executive order on immigration, including Santa Cruz County Supervisor Manny Ruiz, who was in Washington, D.C. for the event. Many of the impressions about life on the border come from people who live far away […]

Yavapai County added to federal drug enforcement program

Yavapai County has been added to a federal program that provides assistance to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies fighting drug trafficking. Yavapai County was the 10th Arizona county added to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA), which was enacted by Congress in 1988. “Arizona's population continues to grow, which has led […]

Sedona Film Festival presents ‘Bad Faith’ premiere Sept. 30-Oct. 3

Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival will present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Bad Faith” for a limited time at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre from September 30 to October 3. “Bad Intentions: Christian Nationalism's Immoral War on Democracy” is a timely new documentary that exposes the forces dividing our nation from within. […]

Former Dem Fundraisers Call Harris’ Oprah Interview ‘Out Of Touch,’ ‘Patronizing’

Former Democratic fundraisers expressed frustration and disappointment Friday over Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with Oprah Winfrey, calling it “unreal” and “condescending.” Former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker and former Obama fundraiser Allison Huynh Appeared On “The Ingraham Angle,” Winfrey pointed to growing concerns within some factions of the Democratic Party about the administration's messaging and […]