A husband’s affair with a mutual friend has left one marriage reeling and a friendship in turmoil. While the wife has found a path to forgiveness, the news of a baby on the way adds a daunting new twist to an already fragile situation.

The College of the Sequoias men’s basketball team appeared on the verge of an upset victory over No. 6 Citrus but narrowly fell in overtime. Despite a valiant performance, the No. 20 Giants could not capitalize on key moments in the extra period.

In August, a CDC employee lived through a shooting at the CDC headquarters. Looking back on the event as part of a year-end review, they share how the incident shaped their perspective—revealing what truly affected them beyond the gunfire.