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Patriot Day 2024 events in California's High Desert honor fallen of 9/11
Patriot Day events in the High Desert will honor the memory of those who died during the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001. On that day, terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, deliberately crashing two into both towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, according to the...
Biden administration finalizes solar lands plan, touts permitting progress
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday it had finalized a plan to expand solar energy on federal lands in 11 western states, part of a broader push to speed the permitting and construction of big infrastructure projects.
California ordered to pause its ‘No-Beard Policy’ on peace officers
(KRON) — A federal court paused the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) “no beard policy” for peace officers this week, claiming the policy did not accommodate peace officers wanting to grow facial hair for religious or cultural reasons. Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) CEO Hussam Ayloush believes these religious observances are “integral parts” […]
California legislature passes bill banning voter ID laws
(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill banning local governments from adopting voter identification laws for local elections. California does not require identification to vote, but earlier this year, the City of Huntington Beach approved a voter ID requirement for municipal elections starting in 2026. This bill would override Huntington Beach’s policy. “An overwhelming body of evidence proves that voter ID laws only subvert voter turnout and create barriers to law abiding voters,” wrote bill author State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine. “To...
Gov. Newsom's staff changes story on funding for 'personal' Mexico whale-watching trip, report says
Our media partner, the San Francisco Standard, is digging into a "fishy" story involving Gov. Gavin Newsom.Last year, Newsom took part in a whale-watching tour in Mexico that his staff had initially called a "personal trip."MORE: Bay Area assemblymember spent thousands of campaign dollars at pro sporting events, report saysBut as the Standard reports in a new article, the governor's staff has since changed their story, and we're learning a nonprofit paid for the excursion.Gabe Greschler, the Standard's politics reporter who wrote the article, joined ABC7 News to give more details.Watch the full interview in the player above.Izzy Gardon, Governor...
Trump Begs For Jesus: Says He Would Win Even California If Jesus Was Counting Votes In Nov.
We didn't need more evidence that Trump's big, baseless and ongoing lie about fraud costing him elections was never more than a ploy to either save face after losing or a backup plan to upend democracy but here we are. The post Trump Begs For Jesus: Says He Would Win Even California If Jesus Was Counting Votes In Nov. appeared first on NewsOne.
Utah university offers a hybrid nursing degree for Oregonians, no experience required
A private, for-profit university based in Utah is expanding its virtual nursing program into Oregon in an attempt to help meet demand for health care workers. Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, which has over 2,000 students enrolled, plans to offer an associate degree in nursing, a bachelor of science in nursing and an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing to Oregon residents starting in 2025.
In a first, Oregon officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses in southern Oregon
For the first time, Oregon health officials have found a type of mosquito in the state that can transmit deadly viruses. The Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday that it had found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Jackson County as part of its regular mosquito surveillance. “Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are a concern in the United States because […]
Oregon first lady to lose $144K per year staffer
Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson will no longer have a full-time, state-funded adviser after Meliah Masiba leaves her role in September, according to Elisabeth Shepard, spokesperson for Gov. Tina Kotek. Kotek Wilson will still receive assistance with scheduling and administrative tasks, Shepard said, but this support will be less...
Oregon leaders call on U.S. government for help, flexibility to help ranchers
This summer’s historic wildfires in Oregon have taken a toll on ranchers and their more than a million cows and other livestock, prompting a unified plea by the state’s top leaders for federal help. Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency and invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act nine times to deploy state resources to […]
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