Commentary

Tom Purcell | All Hail the Heroic Hot Dog

July is National Hot Dog Month, a time to honor one of America’s most beloved, misunderstood and delicious foods. On July 4 alone, Americans consumed an estimated 150 million hot

President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025. White House photo via X.

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a letter nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting

Russia and Ukraine map image

US to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine  

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer   The Pentagon announced on Monday night that it is sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine amid the Eastern European country’s ongoing war with Russia.  In a

Houses and cars are partially submerged in flood waters in an aerial view near Kerrville, Texas, on July 4, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard/Handout via Reuters

Dozens dead in Texas flooding 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  Dozens are dead and missing after July 4 flash floods in central Texas swept away homes, cars and people along the Guadalupe River outside San Antonio. 

Park your RV under a canopy of soaring spruce, hemlock, Douglas fir and Redwoods at Ramblin’ Redwoods campground. PHOTO COURTESY RAMBLIN’ REDWOODS

Best RV Parks, Campgrounds in California 

Whenever you talk about the “best” of any category, the term “best” is often in the eye of the beholder. Many campgrounds and recreation vehicle parks are often better suited

Letters to the Editor

Dr. Gene Dorio | Advice as Summer Hits

Summer has returned, and the danger of hot, dry weather is threatening again. Climate change has brought extremely hot temperatures back into the headlines, leading to heat-related issues like dehydration