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Tenth-grader Gracie-Beth Sutton is heading to the 73rd annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Tenth-grader Gracie-Beth Sutton is heading to the 73rd annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fireworks can traumatize pets and veterans suffering PTSD, so the city ditched the kabooms. The move also contributes to better air.
Fireworks can traumatize pets, and veterans suffering PTSD, so the city ditched the kabooms. The move also contributes to better air.
A man and woman, both U.S. citizens, were taken into custody for allegedly hauling fentanyl — stashed in fire extinguishers — on I-15.
There was no word on why the 23-year-old man was on the tracks.
There was no word on why the 23-year-old man was on the tracks.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses who might be able to help track down the person who hit Sean Bowman.
Anyone who causes a fire due to illegal fireworks will be forced to pay the costs of suppression and damages, which could total millions.
Anyone who causes a fire due to illegal fireworks will be forced to pay the costs of suppression and damages, which could total millions.
Anyone who causes a fire due to illegal fireworks will be forced to pay the costs of suppression and damages, which could total millions.
Anyone who causes a fire due to illegal fireworks will be forced to pay the costs of suppression and damages, which could total millions.
Anyone who causes a fire due to illegal fireworks will be forced to pay the costs of suppression and damages, which could total millions.
Motorists should expect delays, especially on the northbound side of the freeway.
The blaze was reported as a vehicle fire at De Luz Road and Via Mederios, on the western edge of Murrieta.
On Saturday, July 3, patrons will once again be welcomed after more than a year.
Thursday's fireworks at Los Alamos Sports Park will honor the city’s 30-year birthday.
The Lakeview Plaza shopping center will overlook the lake.
The shelter at 2444 Charles Street officially opens July 1.
The 38-year-old man, who was jet skiing on the lake Sunday drowned went into the water to retrieve a lost item.
The man's body was discovered two days after his disappearance in the water.