L.A. programs that help drug users await fate during Trump era

Samson Tafolo’s final count read 119. For 45 minutes he wrapped a wagon filled with mini water bottles, hemp cigarettes and other hygiene products around the skidrow and handed out supplies to maintain a tally of everyone he served on his usual route. Tafolo and other leaders of the Sidewalk Project are headquartered several blocks […]

With most ballots cast, northern Arizona voters anxiously await results on Election Day

In Coconino County, election officials say nearly 50,000 ballots have already been returned by mail or drop box by Election Day. This represents about two-thirds of the county’s registered voters. Maryhill Hughes was one of the county’s early voters. She said two issues influenced her vote for Vice President Kamala Harris this year. “A woman’s […]

Lawmakers take long break – key bills await action

On July 8, 2022, the Tempe streetcar arrives at Tempe’s Apache Boulevard/Dorsey Lane station. With Gov. Katie Hobbs signing a $17.8 billion budget bill, pressure from legislators has eased, and negotiations on critical housing and transportation issues will continue soon. A month-long legislative recess. (Photo credit: Troy Hill/Cronkite News) With Gov. Katie Hobbs signing the […]

Migrants in Yuma County await their final destination

No migrants were seen at the border on Friday as their Title 42 expired and processed migrants continue their journey Somerton, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Title 42 has officially expired and more than 140 screened immigrants will be released across Yuma County on Friday morning, according to Yuma Mayor Doug Nichols. It is said that […]

Treasures await teachers at this nonprofit | Sports

What looks like trash to the rest of the world is treasure to teachers – both literally and figuratively. At Treasures4Teachers, bins filled with waste and stench are piled on shelves. One trash can contains a bunch of used but unbroken crayons. Another has a flock of pull tabs. A hard plastic floppy disk is […]