Sierra County Sentinel

Local musicians Chris Gennari and T Xiques (pronounced “hic-cus”), who perform together as The Consequences, are building a sound that resists easy labels. With banjo, guitar, bass, percussion and vocals at the center of their performances, the duo plays what they describe as a little bit of everything, a mix shaped by long musical histories, cross-country moves and a shared appreciation for the community they now call home.

“While we can never do enough to show gratitude to our nation's defenders, we can always do a little more” –Gary Sinise Canteen Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to closing; Sunday, 11 a.m. to closing; closed Monday. Everyone is welcome at the VFW 3317 Kitchen. Dine in or order takeout and reserve your meal by calling 575-894-2830. Kitchen Hours: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 12 to 5 p.m.; open second and fourth Wednesday, and closed Sunday.

(BPT) - Key takeaways Video games can be a powerful tool to teach and preserve history. World of Warships, a free-to-play multiplayer naval combat game, offers players an opportunity to immerse themselves in American naval history. One of the most recent game updates celebrated America's 250th anniversary. Beyond gameplay, the game's developer and publisher supports other educational ventures to connect players with military history.

(BPT) - Key takeaways Widespread use of AI search engines has dramatically altered how consumers discover brands. Regardless of whether it's sponsored or earned, AI systems evaluate a brand's content by its credibility, authority, consistency and frequency. PR and MarCom professionals who want better brand visibility need to follow this change in brand discovery via earned and editorial content in credible publications.

Narwhals in Northwest Greenland. (Carsten Egevang / Greenland Institute of Natural Resources via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Hidden secrets of the narwhal's twisted tusk have been revealed using the latest X-ray technology. Tusks of the species of whale native to the Arctic have long been the subject of myths — even being sold as "unicorn horns" believed to possess magical powers during the Middle Ages.

(Photo by David Peterson via Pexels) By Rick Maughn If you’re partial to putting on a British accent now and again, you’re not alone— “Cheers” is the Britishism Americans love best. That’s according to a new survey of 1,524 Americans, which saw the across-the-pond version of thanks named the Britishism Americans most like to hear. “Brilliant” and “cheeky” also made the top three words we most like to hear belted out in a British tone.

Mummified individuals from Side Chamber 3 of Theban Tomb 209, showing variation in body orientation and arm position. (Jared Carballo-Pérez via SWNS) By Stephen Beech Mummies were buried on top of one another when space started to run out in ancient Egyptian tombs, reveals new research. People of high social standing were also buried with their pets, suggests the study.

Denver, Colorado / Storyteller / Aug 17, 2026 / Fielding Tree Care has served the South Denver region for more than two decades. The company has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive tree maintenance solutions. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in tree care services, stump grinding, and trimming across metro Denver neighborhoods.

People will forget most of what you taught. But they will never forget the transformation they experienced with you.- Jean Kuhn Founder, Business Strategist and Author Jean Kuhn celebrates the release of Move the Room, a new business book for coaches, consultants, speakers, retreat leaders and business owners.

Harrisburg, Pa. — The governor has signed an order making it legally binding for data center developers to meet strict new requirements, including approval from local communities, before building in Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro signedExecutive Order 2026-05 Tuesday, Aug.