Will Californians need to save the coast again, half a century later?

In 1972, thousands of Californians Define moments in state history. They united by fear that the grand coast was overdeveloped, highly industrialized, ecologically reduced, and irreversibly privatized. rue furchSonoma State University students signed on as volunteers for Prop. 20, calling for a committee to “preserve, protect, restore and strengthen the environment and ecology of coastal […]

DuBeau Marks Nearly a Century Hosting Weary Route 66 Travelers

Really? Did John Wayne sleep here? One of America’s oldest motor vehicle courts, Flagstaff’s Motel DuBeau has survived and hosted Grand Canyon and Route 66 travelers for 95 years. Built by Albert Dubo, this 20-room red brick motel opened in August 1929, about two months before the stock market crash that caused economic collapse. DuBeau […]

Harriet Tubman Named General More Than A Century After Her Death

19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman was posthumously appointed general at a Veterans Day ceremony in Maryland. Some on the right are balking at what they see as a new DEI performance. But I say this honor is well-deserved. Tubman is probably the most respected abolitionist in American history. She was an avid activist, author, and […]

‘Comet of the century’ spotted over Maricopa

Comet Tochinzan-ATLAS seen above the Maricopa Water Tower on October 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. [Jamey Hopkins] Rancho Mirage photographer Jamie Hopkins was about to give up on photographing the so-called “Comet of the Century.” “I waited longer because I had been trying for two days to get it,” Hopkins said. […]

Century of service and solutions, addressing challenges of tomorrow

In a dynamic and diverse situation, Alabama, access to timely and reliable information is critical. For over 100 years, Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner to the people of the state, providing solutions to the challenges of everyday life. From its humble beginnings to its impact today, Alabama Extension has come a […]

Rom-com films at Century Club, Busy Bee | News

Andrea Rondo and Graham Martin sit on the steps of the bandstand at Crazy Woman Square, waiting for filming to begin. The crew had already finished filming at Mount Rushmore and Devil’s Tower, and was due to finish at the Grand Canyon. Ethan Weston T.Century club? Busy bees? Fort Phil Kearney? A film crew that […]

Rom-com films at Century Club, Busy Bee |

Andrea Rondo and Graham Martin sit on the steps of the bandstand at Crazy Woman Square, waiting for filming to begin. The crew had already finished filming at Mount Rushmore and Devil’s Tower, and was due to finish at the Grand Canyon. Ethan Weston T.Century club? Busy bees? Fort Phil Kearney? A film crew that […]