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Charging California farmers for groundwater use could yield massive conservation gains, researchers find
California farmers are willing to cut back on groundwater usage when their local governments start charging for this formerly free resource, new research has found. Historically, Golden State farmers have kept their crops irrigated amid extreme heat and drought by tapping into groundwater beneath their properties — at no charge, other than the costs of pumping.
Loma Linda University Health Hospitals nationally recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality stroke and diabetes care
Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center –Murrieta, are recipients of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This award recognizes their commitment to providing stroke patients with the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Elon Musk faces off with Gavin Newsom after sharing fake Kamala Harris video
Elon Musk, tech mogul and X owner, is facing backlash after reposting a fake video on X that uses artificial intelligence to mimic Vice President Kamala Harris’s voice. Musk is being accused of breaching his own social media platform’s policies by posting the video, which insults Harris’s campaign and President Joe Biden. The controversy stems […]
Responder runs 1.5 miles to save puppies from Park Fire
Northern California's Park Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate. When one resident's truck broke down in the mad dash to escape, forcing them to leave behind both the vehicle, two dogs and their litter of puppies behind, one emergency responder stepped up to save them. The Park Fire broke out on July 24 after police said a man pushed a burning car into a gully. The car quickly sparked a blaze that has turned into one of the largest wildfires in state history and that within hours of its ignition forced thousands of people to evacuate the area north of...
Starbucks customers fume after chain forces guests to use new cups and fans scream it ‘changes the taste of drinks’
STARBUCKS is rolling out brand new cups in some markets, leaving customers scratching their heads. The chain’s fiber-based compostable cups are opaque and have a dome-shaped lid. They’re intended to be used for cold drinks. Starbucks told USA Today that 24 stores will get the new cups. The...
‘Get F—ing Moving!’: One California Homeowner Curses Out Family, Including a Young Child, Another Slaps Beachgoer’s Phone In Two Separate Incidents Claiming Beach Is Private Property
Some California beachfront homeowners are being criticized online for claiming beach areas near their homes are private property and telling people to stay off ‘their’ […] ‘Get F—ing Moving!’: One California Homeowner Curses Out Family, Including a Young Child, Another Slaps Beachgoer’s Phone In Two Separate Incidents Claiming Beach Is Private Property
Hunter Biden’s attorneys say they ‘never tried to mislead’ court in response to judge’s sanction threat
Attorneys for Hunter Biden pushed back against a federal judge’s threat to sanction them for making “false statements” while admitting their motion to dismiss Biden’s criminal charges in California. In a filing Sunday with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Biden’s legal...
Armed Robbery Reported at Brentwood Park in Victorville on Sunday
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Police responded to an armed robbery at Brentwood Park in Victorville on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred on July 28, 2024, at approximately 7:13 p.m. in the 14000 block of Hook Blvd. According to Socorra Cuevas, spokeswoman for the Victorville Police Department, the victim arranged...
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