“Our primary responsibility is the preservation of life,” San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said in a statement Wednesday. “Closing these trails is a necessary step to mitigate ongoing risks ...

Jan. 1 (UPI) --Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. They include: -- Italian statesman Lorenzo de' Medici in 1449 -- American patriot Paul Revere in 1735 -- Betsy Ross, who, legend ...

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The new year will bring several new laws to Texas. New Texas laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, include changes to business property taxes, immigration enforcement by local sheriffs and eviction ...

Houston – More than 30 laws go into effect in January in Texas, bringing significant changes that will impact Texans across business, law enforcement, housing, technology and more. Senate Bill 8 ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota enters the new year with a range of new laws from the 2025 session — affecting health care, voting, labor standards and hunting regulations — taking effect alongside the ...

MISSOURI – Missouri will ring in the new year with several new laws or provisions of laws that take effect on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2026), addressing wages, taxes and safety, among other things.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – Several laws passed by South Carolina lawmakers and signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2025 are set to go into effect in 2026. These are changes that could impact classrooms, ...

On Jan. 1, a host of new state laws go into effect, dictating everything from kitchen appliances in rental properties to bank overdraft fees to whether California cats can have claws. Some were ...

Three new Florida laws regarding health care and pet insurance will go into effect on January 1, 2026. State employees will receive insurance coverage for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams ...

Connecticut will kick off 2026 with nearly two dozen new laws that are slated to wholly or partially take effect on Jan 1. The laws touch a range of areas in the state, from farming to pharmaceuticals ...

Anderson County government offices will be closed for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24-25, and for New Year’s Day on Jan. 1, 2026. The Anderson County Animal Shelter and the ...