Bob Simms News Today

Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.

Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has hinted at plans to surge Louisiana State Police troopers in New Orleans to help crack down on crime and ease the burden on the city police department...

Three years after Louisiana State Police quietly pulled out of New Orleans, a return of troopers in force appears close at hand.

Find out how a picture of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk ended up in David Gordon Green's Halloween Kills.

A man arrested Wednesday for 27 car burglaries had previous charges refused

Councilmember Freddie King argues that the existing rules often result in protracted legal battles, impeding business development.

Paul Trapani leads a remarkable nonprofit organization that trains middle-school students to run the 26.2-mile race.

This is GJ's wrap on exploration and adventure news of the week. Here’s what you missed, and a few things to look forward to.

A 19th-century woman wrote of trails and travels to California, and influenced the preservation of Yosemite.

Two rogues celebrating Mardi Gras illustrates a truth modern society needs to learn: the masks must eventually come off, revealing the sordid truths.