The father of a seven-year-old girl who died riding the quad bike she was given for Christmas has been charged with manslaughter.

Already looking forward to Christmas (McClatchy Washington Bureau)

In five months, many across the region and the country will be bundled up in scarves and coats, scrambling to find last-minute Christmas gifts.

In brief: Rotary Club brings Christmas to summer (The Fremont Argus)

FREMONTRotary Club turns July into Christmas seasonLena Zee said she feels like she is playing Mrs. Santa Claus, handing out more than $8,000 to area nonprofit organizations this month in her new role as the Fremont Rotary Club's president.

Christmas comes early at Devil's Bowl (The Mesquite News)

If you want to make a difference to a child at Christmas, this weekend provides a good opportunity. Devil's Bowl Speedway is having their eighth annual Christmas in July toy drive Saturday. The speedway is accepting toys and cash donations to allow local kids to have a better Christmas.

Family YMCA hails early arrival of Christmas July 30 (The Desert Sun)

The Family YMCA of the Desert will hold its annual Christmas in July celebration July 30 at Rancho Mirage City Hall.