‘The lifeblood of the community’: States invest to save rural grocery stores

Kevin Hardy | Stateline.org (TNS) EMERSON, Neb. — Corliss Hassler rushes in the front door of Post 60 Market and heads straight for the produce case. “I’m back,” she announces. It’s around lunchtime, but it’s already her second trip in today — this time, she’s picking up a few items for the Friday fish fry at … Read more

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s career: From San Francisco mayor to U.S. senator

By  David Lightman, The Sacramento Bee Democratic California U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night Sept. 28, 2023. Here are some of her most notable moments in a political career that spanned decades: 1969: After becoming active in prison issues, Feinstein wins a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1969. 1978:Becomes acting … Read more