For 17 years, Oakland City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan has provided a lesbian voice on the East Bay city's governing body.

The Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planning to cut down the IRS workforce by almost ...

The News-Democrat has contacted candidates in township races in the April 1 election in St. Clair and Madison counties and ...

Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm until early this evening. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Sun protection recommended from 9:50 am to 4:50 ...