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Mother's Day brunch rush brings families and big business to Billings restaurants
Mother's Day is the top holiday for full-service restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association, with nearly half of Americans choosing to dine out.
Santa Clara health officials monitoring resident who was onboard hantavirus-stricken cruise
The health department said no further information regarding the person’s exposure will be released due to medical privacy laws, but added there is no known risk to the public at this time.
Specter of an all-GOP governor race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California’s voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
"From Sea to Shining Sea": Stafford Township to Celebrate America’s 250th at Founders Day 2026
Join Stafford Township Founders Day 2026 celebration on June 13: parade, live music, food trucks & fireworks as America marks its 250th. Click for details!
News | Software business agrees Manchester move after outgrowing WeWork offices
CMap has exchanged contracts at Arkwright
Owner revives business in downtown IM with Revival
IRON MOUNTAIN — Holly DeGroot has returned as a local business owner, officially turning her pop-up women’s clothing boutique, Revival, into a permanent location May 1. DeGroot previously operated Bijou Lovely from 2017 to the beginning of 2024 in the same building at 310 S. Stephenson Ave. in downtown Iron Mountain. At the time she […]
Sen. Joni Ernst presents Small Business Award to Boone River Financial Friday
In celebration of National Small Business Week, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, presented an official document on Friday to Webster City’s Boone River Financial. Owned by Andy Hejlik and his wife Tami, the document recognized their business as Hamilton County’s Small Business of the Week. “This is an official document of the United States Senate,” […]
Blowing dust health alert up for Albuquerque and Bernalillo Country
People with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity until the alert expires at 10 p.m..
RFK Jr.’s crusade against hospital Jell-O is a warning
The only thing worse than hospital food is hospital food picked by D.C. bureaucrats.
High school volleyball: Southern Section playoff scores, schedule
Scores from CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball games and the upcoming playoff schedule.
The Los Angeles Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after the final week of the 2026 regular season.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend.
UPFRONT: Sports betting lawsuits in Wisconsin could end up before SCOTUS
Ryan VanGrack, Coinbase VP of legal and litigation and Attorney General Josh Kaul discuss the debate
I Knew Shopping for a Wedding Dress Would Be Hard. I Didn’t Expect It to Go Like This.
I’ve seen hundreds of dresses that defy the laws of physics.
Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics
“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
A referendum on Oregon’s primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party’s midterm election strategy
Report: Latinos face 'unprecedented' health coverage losses amid cuts to Medicaid, ACA
The state with the nation's second highest number of uninsured — 858,000 Latinos — is Florida, according to the report. More than 71 million people with low incomes rely on Medicaid, which expanded under the Affordable Care Act.
L.A. Times wins prestigious APSE triple crown, Bill Plaschke honored
The Los Angeles Times staff won APSE awards for coverage of 2025 Dodgers World Series win, fires that ravaged Altadena, ICE raids and more.
How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment
When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.
UC-Irvine to face Hawaii in NCAA men's volleyball championship
No. 2 Hawaii beat No. 3 Long Beach and unranked UC Irvine extended its run after beating No. 1 UCLA earlier in the men's volleyball NCAA tournament.
This is California's most interesting governor's race in ages
Far from boring, the contest is the most wide open in a generation, with a potential to make history in November. Those yawning at the contest may be looking for glitz and entertainment. Voters aren't.
How minimum wage hikes and food stamps fit in to suicide prevention
Studies show income, debt and access to basic needs shape mental health outcomes, but U.S. strategies have largely focused on clinical care.
Why family businesses that built Hollywood are closing
Dozens of family businesses that serve Hollywood have closed down in recent years, squeezed by a historic falloff in local production activity.
Forum: The story behind the Sports Business Awards
Inside the making of the Sports Business Awards, born in a Charlotte conference room and refined in New York.
Pope Leo’s American roots give him unique political power
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is caught in an unprecedented political clash with a U.S. president. But his inherent understanding of the country’s politics and ability speak to Americans give him a distinctive political standing.
Big donors backed Harris in 2024. For 2028, they're not so sure
Though few in the party want to criticize Harris, few appear ready to endorse her. Conversations about her prospects often come down to one thing: Democrats' anxiety about winning.
Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
Electing such candidates for governor would give deniers key oversight of the 2028 presidential election in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Cade Klubnik is undeterred by slide to round four
Entering the 2025 season, the expectations were high for former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik.
Made Mobb, EPICC Recovery create apparel for Mental Health Awareness Month
Made Mobb partnered with EPICC Recovery to create an apparel line that puts the organization's phone number directly in the hands of thousands of people who then act as walking billboards.
Gabi Brito helps lead Santa Monica to CIF-SS Division 1 swim title
Gabi Brito wins the 100-yard butterfly and 50-yard freestyle titles to lead Santa Monica to victory at the Southern Section Division 1 finals.
High school baseball: City Section playoff pairings
The CIF City Section released the baseball playoff pairings on Saturday. Opening-round games begin Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bobby Cox, who guided the Braves' 1990s dynasty, dies at 84
The folksy manager helped Atlanta win 14 consecutive division titles and the 1995 World Series.
Police: Man charged after stealing bike, initiating altercation at Pitcairn business
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he got into an altercation with staffers at a local business and stole a new bike before being taken into custody.
Justin Bieber plays an A-list Montecito party with defense execs
Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg’s invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito.
Costa Mesa girls' swimming wins first CIF championship
The Mustangs stormed to the Division 3 title on Friday morning at Mt. San Antonio College.
Trump's college sports committee tackles laundry list of issues and calls on Congress to act quickly
The presidential committee asked to find solutions for spiraling costs in college sports recommended creating a task force to look at pooling media rights, limiting coaches salaries, and rewriting eligibility and transfer-portal rules, along with at least a dozen other ideas. A draft document of the committee's proposals, obtained by Yahoo Sports, wants Congress to quickly pass legislation that would create the task force, which would receive the antitrust exemption and the right to override individual state laws that the NCAA and other collegiate sports leaders are seeking.
High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section softball pairing were released on Saturday. Here's the division-by-division brackets.
Man arrested in Vero Beach after threatening call to business
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Vero Beach after police say he made a threatening phone call to a local business, prompting an investigation.
Prep talk: Division 1 semis feaitures matchup of volleyball powers
Huntington Beach hosts Mira Costa while Loyola hosts Redondo Unionn in Southern Section Division 1 boys' volleyball semifinals.
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts
Sleeping giant has awakened for Southern Section baseball playoffs
Defending champion St. John Bosco enters the Division 1 baseball playoffs on an 11-game winning streak, but it didn't get much love from the seeding algorithms.
Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul in Game 2
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
What’s Working: Swipe fees, AI and other legislation Colorado businesses are cheering or fearing
A more collaborative year for businesses. Plus: A new moon rover, drought tech and new law could help CenturyLink end copper wire theft
How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's says he will restore law and order to California if he is elected governor. Critics say his record proves otherwise.
Actor known for ‘Shawshank Redemption’ role dies at 87
He passed away peacefully on April 26, according to his online obituary.
Top Maryland Democrat is fighting for his job after resisting redistricting plan
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) faces a tough primary challenge after defying Democratic leaders including Gov. Wes Moore on redistricting.
National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up
The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.
What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career
Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.
High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff schedule.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.
Granada Hills sweeps City Section swimming finals again
Granada Hills sweeps the boys' and girls' titles at the City Section swimming finals behind a pair of dominant performances from each squad.
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
The Invisible Disability: An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health and the ADA
As Mental Health Awareness Month (annually observed each May) draws attention to the prevalence of mental health conditions in the workplace, employers should be reminded that mental health conditions may qualify as disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and, if so, employers have the same reasonable accommodation obligations they would for any physical disability.
Virginia Tech football: Baltimore S Elijah Butler commits to Hokies
The Hokies land St. Frances (Baltimore) safety Elijah Butler over Florida and Auburn.
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third […]
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third […]
Johnny Manziel pivots to boxing
Twelve years to the month after Johnny Manziel became a first-round pick in the NFL draft, he'll step into a boxing ring for the first time.
Why limiting teen phone usage has health benefits
Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined the discussion to address the topic of cell phone use among students and the implications of school-wide bans.
Norco receives No. 1 seed for revamped Division 1 baseball playoffs
Four four-team pools will be used only for the Division 1 playoffs this postseason. All other divisions will be a traditional single-elimination bracket.
Monterey police arrest man accused of sexual battery at unlicensed massage business
Monterey Police said they arrested a man allegedly running an unlicensed massage business who sexually battered a person.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditions
Nurses accuse Endeavor of staffing too few nurses, putting patients at risk. The mobilization effort would unionize nurses at four of Endeavor’s nine hospitals.
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals.
Vanderbilt Health to open Acute Care Center
Access to the new center’s services will be limited to existing adult Vanderbilt Health patients referred by Vanderbilt Health clinicians. The center will not accept walk-up patients or referrals from providers outside the Vanderbilt Health system.
Arizona Science Center's new experience features Bad Bunny's music and visuals of Puerto Rico
The experience features a program with original immersive visuals and 360-degree cinematography set to Bad Bunny’s music.
House Republicans Propose Cutting Science Budgets, but by Less than Trump
The House budget proposal for 2027 would cut funding across several agencies, but by far less than what the Trump administration has proposed.
East Africa Might Break Off From the Continent Sooner Than Scientists Thought—and a New Ocean May Fill the Gap
A new study suggests that a rift in Kenya and Ethiopia has reached a critical stage in the split-up process, and that water may flood it in a few million years
Long-Qing Chen named Evan Pugh University Professor
Long-Qing Chen, Hamer Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, has been named an Evan Pugh University Professor, the highest honor that Penn State bestows on a faculty member.
Trump administration again suspends UC Berkeley research grants
The Trump administration has again suspended research grants to the University of California. The National Science Foundation froze at least 18 grants to the university shortly before Trump ousted the scientists on the board overseeing the agency, an attorney representing researchers said.
Our Universe Has an Evil Twin. Scientists Say It’s the Reason Matter Exists.
A mirror universe may preserve laws of physics that appear violated.
Our Universe Has an Evil Twin. Scientists Say It’s the Reason Matter Exists.
A mirror universe may have formed alongside ours, preserving laws of physics that appear violated.
Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off with music and family-friendly entertainment happening all weekend
The Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off Friday at Bernie Fisher Park with carnival games, food, music, and family fun all weekend long.
In California governor race, single-payer healthcare is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it
Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but providing few details about how they’d accomplish it.
Mozilla says Anthropic's Mythos found hundreds of flaws
Mozilla says Anthropic's unreleased Claude Mythos AI found security flaws that automated testing systems missed for years.
Beloved South Side Science Teacher Snags Golden Apple Award: ‘She Has Been An Inspiration’
Misty Richmond, a 10-year veteran at James Ward Elementary, aims to make "science come alive" for students. She's the fourth Chicago educator to be honored by the Golden Apple Foundation this week.
Prime Video delivers a new way to discover entertainment with Clips
Whether you have a few minutes to scroll or need help deciding what to watch next, Clips delivers quick hits of movies, shows and more straight to your phone.
As federal government pulls back, Colorado charts independent course with vaccines
As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.
Tori Rose Inks With Saddle Up Records & Johnstone Entertainment
Tori Rose has officially inked a deal with Saddle Up Records as their debut artist, and signed [...]
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
North Kansas City small businesses prepare for FIFA World Cup despite visitor number speculations
Pro Apparel KC and other North Kansas City businesses are preparing for an influx of FIFA World Cup visitors, even as hotel booking reports show Kansas City trailing other host cities.
Analysis | Republicans’ health care exaggerations are telling
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.
Science with Stevie: Droughts & Wildfire Risk
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels discusses the ongoing severe drought in Maryland and how it can lead to an increased risk of wildfire spread in this Science with Stevie segment.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
Anti-woke Vivek Ramaswamy confronts racism in his run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy built a political brand casting racism as an obsession of Democrats. As a Republican running for Ohio governor, he’s facing racism on the right.
Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president
The bulk of the president's social media posts don't make news. But taken together they show what's on his mind as he leads the nation through war and domestic turmoil.
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
Family members and activists are calling for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know
On May 2, the World Health Organization got an alarming report: People aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean were falling ill. The culprit is now confirmed as hantavirus, a pathogen that some rodents carry that can infect humans in rare, but often deadly, instances. Multiple passengers have died, and more people are showing symptoms. So, we’re talking to Emily Abdoler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Michigan, about the news – how common is hantavirus in humans, what are the consequences of getting it, and how can at-risk people protect themselves from it? If you found this episode interesting, listen to our episode on Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
High school baseball and softball: Thursday's City Section scores
CIF City Section baseball and softball results from Thursday, May 7.
High school boys' volleyball: City Section playoff scores
CIF City Section boys' volleyball playoff scores
Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions
Dirty Frag exposes Linux systems to root escalation through chained kernel flaws, impacting Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora, and others.
As Colorado debates sports betting reform, Kalshi operates outside state rules
Prediction markets are able to operate largely free of the state laws governing sports gambling in Colorado
Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe
Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from atoms to stars — appear to sit within an incredibly narrow “sweet spot” that allows liquids to flow properly inside living cells. Even tiny shifts in these constants could make blood too thick, water too sticky, or cellular motion impossible, potentially wiping out life as we know it.
NFL announces in email blast schedule release "is almost here"
It's an announcement of the announcement of the announcement.
Taxpayers could foot the bill for millions in unpaid bills from insurer, Harris Health says
Harris Health has filed a federal lawsuit alleging one of its contracted insurance providers owes the public hospital system millions of dollars in unpaid medical claims, costs the county says could ultimately fall on taxpayers.
Staten Island nursing home sues New York’s Department of Health
Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home patients in New York is based on 2007 costs.
New Missouri law aims to protect small businesses from 'sue-and-settle' cases
A new Missouri law will offer protections for small business owners facing "sue-and-settle" cases over alleged web accessibility violations — lawsuits some leaders call "predatory."
New certificate focuses on civically engaged health equity
The Department of Biobehavioral Health in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development has launched a new undergraduate certificate in Civically Engaged Health Equity, designed to prepare students to work in and with local communities on efforts related to health equity. The certificate is ideally suited for students interested in public health, healthcare, health promotion, social epidemiology, and other community-oriented careers, but it is open to all undergraduates at Penn State University Park.
How Disneyland Remade American Politics
America is turning 250, and The Free Press is marking the occasion with a yearlong series of events, conversations, and stories celebrating our country’s history. Today, we’re taking a journey with historian Beverly Gage to Southern California. Beverly traded the archives for the open road for her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. We’re proud to publish an excerpt, on the theme park that shaped American politics—and the presidents who loved it. —The Editors On July 17, 1955, Ronald Reagan stood near a mocked-up wood-plank town in Anaheim, California, where a 13-star flag flew incongruously over an “Old West” landscape, and introduced the world to Disneyland. He had been invited by Walt Disney himself to co-host the park’s live ABC broadcast, alongside Art Linkletter and Bob Cummings—three Hollywood actors who seemed to embody a wholesome, all-American ethos. From the imagined past of Frontierland, the show leaped ahead to Tomorrowland, set in the far-off year of 1986, emphasizing the technical marvels yet to come: nuclear energy harnessed for civilian purposes, human beings riding rocket ships into space. Disney foretold great things for a 1980s in which the United States would serve as “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” But even he could not predict the most important political fact of the age: that his genial co-host would become president. Southern California was a strange place to build a park about the past, because the region at the time was all about newness and abundance and growth. For a lot of its history, Orange County had been Southern California’s version of flyover country: a vast agricultural expanse between two desirable places, Los Angeles and San Diego. But Disneyland was changing that. Before long, 50 miles south of deep-blue Hollywood, Orange County would become a region famed for its right-wing politics—but also for its mythmaking skills. Those two things, it turned out, went naturally together. ADVERTISEMENT The two presidents Southern California gave America both understood this instinctively. Richard Nixon and Reagan each built a national career on invoking a version of the American past in which the specificities of historical context mattered less than the big picture. For Nixon, progress meant proclaiming a “New American Revolution” on the eve of America’s bicentennial while dismantling the federal programs that had built the postwar middle class. For Reagan, it meant recapturing a lost optimism and an old-fashioned faith in America as an exceptional nation. Both men were less interested in history as it actually happened than in history as it felt—and Orange County, a place that had built itself almost entirely from scratch, turned out to be exactly where the myth of America’s future was getting made. I’m a historian—and historians tend to be myth-busters. With the country’s 250th birthday on the horizon, I figured it was a good time to step out of the ivory tower and check in with the past as it exists here and now, at the museums and monuments and roadside attractions where Americans go to learn about their history. After all my travels—to Davy Crockett’s Tennessee and Texas, to the real Erie Canal, to the birthplace of the American automobile and the actual Old West—I couldn’t miss out on Disneyland, the single most influential historic attraction in U.S. history.
Winter Sports Club hosting annual bike swap Saturday
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club is hosting its annual bike swap on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. until noon. It will be located in the Howelsen Hill parking lot. Every individual is welcome...
InvestUP CEO Summit draws more than 100 business leaders
InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante was also presented a check for $1.4 million for the ISD Homebuilding Partnership