L.A. County and city are reeling financially. Only one faces a $1-billion deficit
Good morning and welcome to Records LA – City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, and with the support of her colleague David Zanizer, we’ll be providing city and county government updates. Newsletter Get Lowdown for La Politics Sign up for our LA City Hall newsletter for weekly insights, scoops and analysis. Please enter your email […]
How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
Yuma, Arizona (Keema, Keese) – The fentanyl crisis continues to claim young lives in Arizona. According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than four drug-related deaths between children and young adults in 2023. A fatal review of children in Arizona reports that fentanyl was involved in 76% of drug-related youth deaths […]
Family courts are less likely to remove kids. This Maricopa County judge says that’s a good thing
Over the past decade, Maricopa County courts have seen more than 46,000 families reunite with children who have been taken from homes deemed unsafe. In the face of growing evidence that separation can be traumatic for both parents and their children, strategies to work with families to improve the home environment have gained favor. “As […]
Road Closures in Yavapai County | Prescott Valley Times local news
The Yabapai County Road Division has closed twice the ranch road on Cemetery Road in Ashfork, Arizona due to dangerous driving conditions. Travelers should avoid this route as the vehicle can get stuck. Additionally, Drake Road remains closed on both State Route 89 and Perkinsville Road north of Paulden due to its extremely muddy and […]
Deadly shooting in Yuma County Arizona under investigation
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting took place on April 17th in the 11,300 block of E. Delverde Drive in Yuma. Yuma County, Arizona – Authorities say a fatal shooting in Yuma County is under investigation. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred on April 17 in the 11,300 block of […]
Civil rights attorney to sue Knox County sheriff, UT Medical over deaths of Black men
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who raised FIST, stands with the families of counsel Troy Jones and David Butts and Davon Saint-Germain on the far right. (Photo: Angela Dennis) Civil rights attorney Ben Crump visited Knoxville Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit against Knox County and the University of Tennessee Medical Center over the deaths of […]
Yavapai County Offers Free “When Disaster Strikes” Survival Training Course in May | Prescott Valley Times local news
Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce that it is holding a free inperson class for community members! The course, “When a Disaster Is: Preparation, Action, Survival,” will be held at Prescott’s Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. Classes consist of 8 hour one day on […]
City of Yuma files complaint against Yuma County and contractor
The city of Yuma has filed complaints against contractors responsible for their work in Yuma County and Ray Smacker Park. Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – No complaints have been provided but have been filed by the city of Yuma. All parties hope to resolve the issue and restore the former park. Yuma Mayor Doug Nichols […]
Nation’s first cobalt processing plant planned for Yuma County
Yuma, Arizona (Az Family) –It has the driving force to reduce the dependence on China for cobalt, the metal key to making rechargeable batteries, computer chips and medical devices. The country’s first cobalt processing facility could come to Arizona. Evelution Energy’s Two years ago, the solar-powered cobalt processing facility was approved by Yuma County leaders. […]
After feds void health grants, Coconino County ends rural vaccine program
The Trump administration has cancelled nine public health grants in Coconino County, totaling $1.8 million. It caused five layoffs, creating a ripple effect among rural communities and health care providers. County officials have ended mobile vaccination efforts in rural communities to cut back, and a program that provides free bus passes to help residents reach […]
