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Northern California whale festivals set for spring 2026
Communities along the Northern California coast will host a series of whale festivals from March through April 2026, including four Mendocino County weekends in March and Whalefest Monterey on April 11–12.
Sibil and Michael Goorjian unite in 'Arevin Mod' music video.
Istanbul-based singer Sibil and American-Armenian actor-director Michael Goorjian collaborated on a music video for the song Arevin Mod, which was filmed in Los Angeles using both studio and phone footage.
World Spay Day: 134 Local Animals Spayed or Neutered
Three local animal welfare groups performed 134 spay and neuter surgeries on Feb. 24, offering $5 procedures across multiple clinics and a mobile unit to expand access to affordable care.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 321-330The Lavender Network opens first permanent LGBTQ+ community center in Lane County
The Lavender Network has opened a permanent LGBTQ+ community center in Eugene after the HIV Alliance purchased a building near downtown; the site houses partner organizations and is open for weekday drop-ins.
LA shelter dogs dressed for Valentine's Day to charm their way into homes.
Volunteer group Big Dog Energy created a Valentine-themed photo space at the West LA Animal Shelter, making handmade cards and portraits to spotlight long-stay dogs and increase their visibility.
Man reunites with K-9 who saved his life
A Lee County man, Mr. Coutinho, met again with K-9 Remington after the dog tracked and located him when he went missing; the sheriff's office posted video of the reunion and Mr. Coutinho enrolled in ReUnite to provide a scent kit for future recoveries.
Park Township to purchase former Coast Guard station for water rescue base
Park Township signed an offer to purchase the former Holland Coast Guard Station for $1.4 million to convert it into a water rescue base for the fire department; renovations are expected to begin around March with operations planned by summer.
Grand Forks Fire/Rescue welcomes new pumper rescue with ceremonial push
Engine 354, a custom-built pumper rescue, arrived in Grand Forks on Feb. 7 and firefighters performed a ceremonial push into the Second Street station during training on Feb. 11.
L.A. Public Library honors Black community contributions in February.
The Los Angeles Public Library is presenting the second annual "Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories" series with free programs across branch libraries during February, concluding with an in-person event on Feb. 28 at the Central Library.
Data center growth deserves facts, not fear, says Brewster Bevis
Brewster Bevis argues that data centers support everyday online services, expand local tax bases, create jobs and can be developed with environmental improvements. Florida leaders are discussing regulation and local decisions are still pending.
Traverse City marks 50 years of the North American VASA Festival of Races
The North American Vasa Festival of Races is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Traverse City; the event began in 1977 and the permanent Vasa Trail was formalized in 1991.
Michigan hunters donate deer parts to schools and shelters
Michigan’s Hunters Feeding Michigan program donated more than 560,000 servings of venison to food banks last year and has expanded to provide deer hearts for anatomy classes and deerskin gloves to shelters.
Marion landmark building opens a new chapter as The Smyth.
The historic Marion mansion formerly known as the Henderson House was purchased by Gutschmidt Properties and renamed The Smyth; the property has 52 residential units. The new owner plans upgrades and is pursuing grant support for an elevator and solar panels.
