Arroyo Grande will shut down Branch Street in the Village of Arroyo Grande on Sunday to celebrate Branch Independence Day, marking the shift of jurisdiction from Caltrans to the city.

Democrats Defend Holder's Nomination as Attorney General (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News)

Senate Judiciary Democrats and the leaders of several civil rights groups defended attorney general nominee Eric H. Holder Jr.'s political independence and character Wednesday one day after the panel's ranking Republican sharply critiqued his record in a floor speech.

Independence Township may agree to provide small portion of funds toward city's street repairs (The Daily Dunklin Democrat)

The Independence Township took a small step forward in agreeing to terms with the Kennett City Council regarding the funds that the township currently receives from the city of Kennett tax dollars....

Local News : July 4 is Independence Day for Radio Free Palmer - Frontiersman (Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)

PALMER — Officials at Radio Free Palmer are targeting July 4 as the first day of terrestrial radio broadcasting in town. Until then, the station has a lot of work ahead of it to prepare for the date.

Deaf teenager left 'humiliated' on school sports day (Daily Telegraph)

A deaf teenager faced discrimination at a school sports day because she could not hear announcements telling her to stop running.