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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...
Arizona Created a Navy to Start a Dam War with California
I'll preface this article by saying I'll do my best to steer clear of a bunch of "dam" puns --less the one in the title. My prepubescent mind will want to get the best of me, so know that I'm really trying to behave. States have been battling who gets...
Calexico CBP officers discover cocaine, meth in tractor trailer frame
CALEXIO, Calif. — It was a banner day for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). According to a press release issued on Thursday, CBP officers at the Calexico Port Cargo Facility discovered 148.28 pounds of cocaine and 12.08 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within the frame of a tractor trailer.
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. ...
Celebrity Death at San Diego Zoo Ends Lifelong Legacy of Resilience and Survival
The death of a beloved celebrity at the San Diego Zoo on Saturday marks the end of a legacy decorated by impressive resilience, against-all-odds survival, and longevity. The San Diego Zoo Welcomes Millions of Visitors Each Year. The San Diego Zoo, located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one...
Fire destroys poultry barn at Pine Hill Egg Ranch in Ramona
WITCH CREEK — A fire leveled a 25,000-square-foot commercial structure containing roughly 70,000 chickens on July 18 at an egg ranch in the rural eastern highlands of San Diego County, according to fire and law enforcement officials. The blaze erupted at about 5:30 p.m. in a large henhouse at...
San Diego ignored law on documenting shelter conditions
San Diego, along with most of California, is ignoring a recent state law meant to make sure homeless shelters are clean and safe, per a new CalMatters investigation. Why it matters: Reports of unsafe shelters — from rodent infestations, flood risks, lack of heating and cooling, sewage problems and risk of sexual harassment — led state lawmakers in 2021 to create a new system to respond to complaints with inspections and file annual reports on shelter conditions.
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