New Protections Offer Hope for Endangered These Birds

After A Quarter Century, California Finally Did It

January 15, 2026

For the first time in a quarter century, California has officially gone completely drought free, marking a historic milestone that seemed impossible just a few years ago. The U.S. Drought Monitor, which tracks conditions across the country weekly, shows zero drought or abnormally dry areas anywhere in the Golden State

This Church Plans To Build And Help Those Without A Home

January 15, 2026

Impact Ministries, a church in Boonville, Indiana, announced an ambitious goal to raise one million dollars in 2026 to build a homeless shelter in Warrick County, which currently has no shelter at all despite the clear need. Pastor Brad Shuck explained that the church has already been providing shelter and

Fighting Loneliness With Free Bike Rides

January 15, 2026

John Seigel-Boettner, a 70 year old coordinator in Santa Barbara, rides a special three wheeled electric bicycle called a trishaw that has two extra seats upfront where elderly riders sit and enjoy the scenery while he pedals them around town. He’s part of Cycling Without Age, a movement that started