Eric Westervelt is a San Francisco-based correspondent for NPR's National Desk. He has reported on major events for the network from wars and revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa to historic wildfires and terrorist attacks in the U.S.
This week, 3 shows including "Sweeney Todd" open, 7 close and 16 continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.
There are mixed emotions after the United States forcefully removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro due to his alleged connections with South American drug cartels.
The state's most recent estimate for K-12 enrollment dropped by more than 46,000 students. The report says it's most likely because of immigration policies.
Residents of unincorporated Lee County are reminded that beginning Feb. 1, a one-day-a-week watering schedule will be in place through the end of May. Following schedule is critical for conserving water and protecting the county’s water resource
The big winter (and popular) topic is dusted off very early this season as frigid air plunges south next weekend. But what is the Polar Vortex, exactly?