3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (680+ words) A Santa Maria man pleaded guilty to several gun- and drug-related charges on Monday, admitting to participating in a conspiracy shortly before he was scheduled for trial in Los Angeles federal court. Maximo Jordan Navarrete-Contreras pleaded guilty to 10 counts following…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (519+ words) Many trees need no winterization pruning. Persimmons ripen as their leaves fall. Arboriculture becomes more of a concern at this time of year. Although winter is a month away, the weather is becoming increasingly stormy. Wind and rain can dislodge…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (54+ words) BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) " North Dakota's Supreme Court has upheld the state's abortion ban that a judge struck down last year. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may ... Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Promotional Rates…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (536+ words) A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The jury found Greenpeace liable for defamation and other claims and…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (553+ words) Cannas are as foliar as floral. Many summery bulbs bloom only once. Spring bulbs prefer an earlier start, and several appreciate a bit of winter chill. Summery bulbs, or summer bulbs or late bulbs, prefer a later start to avoid…...