Candidates for California governor and L.A. mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days
Politics
June 1, 2026

Candidates for California governor and L.A. mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The end of California’s chaotic primary season for governor and Los Angeles mayor was approaching as leading candidates rushed to deliver their closing arguments days before voting concludes on Tuesday.

Gaming warning
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Gaming warning
June 8, 2026
Gaming warning A PennWest professor calls it a “maladaptive coping strategy.” A3 $ 2 00
Violent storm causes damage throughout Mon Valley
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Violent storm causes damage throughout Mon Valley
June 8, 2026
The area was struck by extremely high winds, and possibly a tornado. By the MVI Saturday’s massive storm caused widespread damage in several Mon Valley communities, and many residents are still left i...
Pa.’s nurse practitioners renew push for independence
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Pa.’s nurse practitioners renew push for independence
By By WHITNEY DOWNARD Pennsylvania Capital-Star 
June 8, 2026
They want to be free to do their work without physician oversight. Last year, Family Practice and Counseling Services Network hired a psychiatric nurse practitioner to assist with the mental health ne...
Life skills students benefit from Partners in PE
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Life skills students benefit from Partners in PE
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 8, 2026
The program is creating stronger student relationships at William Penn Elementary School. Dr. Brad Simala, principal of William Penn Elementary School, recently gave a presentation to the Elizabeth Fo...
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June 8, 2026
Mr. Rogers Family Day E1 Huge crowd for Papal Mass E2 U.S. Politics E3 Health Extra E4 Sports Overtime E7-9
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June 8, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from White Oak and Forward Township in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.