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The Bentworth Bearcats captured their school's WPIAL Class 2A championship Wednesday with a decisive 4-1 victory over Neshannock. The team celebrated their historic win at PennWest California University's Lilley Field.
The nation's top-ranked Auburn Tigers men's golf team returns to the NCAA Championship with their sights set on a second national title. With the best player in college golf leading their lineup, the Tigers begin competition Friday in California.
Sacramento is turning its mile-long riverfront museum district into a major tourist draw that could transform the city's economy. City leaders just approved funding priorities to expand museums and showcase thousands of hidden historical artifacts.
Alternative school students in Oakdale, California, proved that determination pays off when 86 graduates walked across the stage on May 20, many earning scholarships despite facing major life challenges. Their stories show that the path to success isn't always straight, but it's always worth taking.
California-born Sariah Ibarra turned down a chance to play for rugby powerhouse New Zealand to help elevate USA Rugby ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The rising star who learned the game on an all-boys team is now inspiring the next generation of American players.
California attracted hundreds of international investors and secured a $400 million expansion deal at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The state led its largest delegation ever, showcasing opportunities across 33 regional partners to strengthen its position as America's top destination for foreign investment.
College golfer Ben James is one tournament away from earning a spot on the PGA TOUR at just 21 years old. The Virginia senior leads the race heading into this weekend's NCAA Championship in California.
Hundreds gathered at Saint Vincent De Paul in Eureka for Unity Day, where volunteers served hot chocolate, shared lifesaving resources, and celebrated community connection. The event brought together diverse organizations focused on supporting neighbors in need.
A $400 plug-and-play solar panel is helping Americans slash electricity costs without needing rooftop installation or an electrician. After a 15-minute setup on his California balcony, Alex Curtis is now generating enough clean energy to power his refrigerator and save up to $50 monthly.
Smart appliances responding to electricity prices could slash California's peak demand by 8.75 gigawatts by 2030, making room for more solar power while cutting customer bills. The best part? Most equipment pays for itself in under three years.
California is pushing forward with plans to harness 200 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power millions of homes and create tens of thousands of jobs. Despite federal pushback, the state just approved $228 million in port upgrades to launch a floating wind industry that could reshape clean energy worldwide.
All evacuation orders have been lifted in Garden Grove, California, allowing 50,000 residents to safely return home after a five-day chemical tank emergency. What could have been a catastrophic disaster was averted through round-the-clock cooling efforts and an unexpected pressure release.
A California county task force is winning the battle against fentanyl with an impressive 91% success rate and zero youth deaths in two years. After $11 million in state funding, the program has removed 223 pounds of fentanyl from streets and transformed hundreds of lives.
California homes and businesses could slash peak electricity demand by up to 8.75 GW by 2030 just by using smart thermostats, EV chargers, and other devices that respond to electricity prices. The best part? Customers would save more money on their electric bills than the equipment costs.
Two California powerhouses will battle for the NCAA Women's Golf Championship after top-seeded Stanford and No. 2 USC dominated their semifinal matches Tuesday. But the real story belongs to Eastern Michigan, a team ranked 227th just two years ago, whose inspiring tournament run captured hearts before falling to the mighty Cardinal. #
Five major Sacramento museums raised nearly $500K on Big Day of Giving but now face a critical volunteer shortage. They're calling on the community to donate something just as valuable as money: their time.
After devastating wildfires left thousands of California forest owners unsure where to start, UC researchers just launched a free online course guiding them through recovery. The program has already helped nearly 300 people restore their land since 2022.
Santa Cruz Metro is replacing its entire fleet with hydrogen and electric buses, cutting emissions while improving service. By 2037, all 97 buses will run on clean energy instead of diesel and natural gas.
A clean energy company just secured nearly $5 billion to transform retired California farmland into a massive solar and battery storage project that could power hundreds of thousands of homes. The Darden project represents one of the largest renewable energy investments in U.S. history.
Military children move up to 10 times during their school years, facing constant upheaval. Four Dublin schools just became the first in their county to earn special recognition for supporting these resilient students.
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