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Invasive swamp rat poses big threat to wildlife in California's Central Valley
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Nutria, a giant rodent also called the swamp rat, is continuing to invade California's Central Valley, according to the US Department of Fish and Wildlife.This invasive species can destroy not only habitats but also critical levees agricultural lands need.Officials are trapping them and getting rid of them. They say it is the best thing they can do right now, but these Nutria keep coming back and in high numbers. For officials at the local and national level, this is a big priority. "I had to bring a taxidermic rodent into the halls of Congress," said Congressman...
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving X and SpaceX out of California is “outrageous” and “vile,” state Sen. Scott Wiener said. Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom the day before signing Assembly Bill 1955. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. The bill...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website.
Filing period opens for local elections
The filing period for local elections in San Diego County—including local elections in Valley Center, Pauma Valley and environs—opened on Monday. The filing period for most of these offices ends August 9. August 14 is the last day to file a petition signed by 10% of the voters...
Roadrunner goes to Big Bear
Brett & Kathleen Helms of Valley Center took their Roadrunner to Big Bear for Big Bear Bash. This year the Meyers Manx Club celebrated the 60th anniversary of the invention of the dune buggy. Over 350 buggies attended the event.
Flights from Delta, United and American Airlines temporarily grounded
Departing flights from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County were temporarily grounded Friday after the airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a global ground stop on all flights, according to an alert from the FAA. “We are seeing...
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