locals

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Hood County locals are relentless in their fight against the data centers, packing county meetings and town halls and voicing their fierce opposition to the facilities threatening to transform their charming, small-town community.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And locals expect the busiest summer in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Authorities cancelled the town's famous cherry blossom festival this year, saying the surge in tourists had become unmanageable for locals.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He would talk the locals into racing their horses against his for side bets, with a forfeit fee of about $10.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand