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Target offers to launch probe after shopper begs for self-checkout change – lines even stretched back to produce section
TARGET has said it will look into claims of clogging queues caused by a lack of available checkout kiosks at one of its stores. A shopper at the big box retailer fumed that lines were stretching back to the back of the shop - and demanded immediate action. "Target, please...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Land use studies to address climate change along the Mendocino Coast open up opportunities for policy changes
MENDOCINO Co., 7/19/24 — Peter McNamee, of the GrassRoots Institute’s Mendocino Vision Working Group, describes what one may better term a nightmare than a vision. “Look at the trailer parks along the coast,” he says. “They’re at near sea level. We could have a king tide at the same time as a Pineapple Express storm that dumps 10 inches of rain during the night. There could be half a dozen breaches of State Route 1, the highway that people rely upon for emergency response. Some of those trailers could be washed out to sea. A local emergency response can’t manage a 129-mile coastline.”
Redwood Empire Fair to be held Aug. 1-4 in Ukiah
This year’s Redwood Empire Fair theme is “Red, White and Ewe.” Running from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the fair promises music to dance the night away, extra-special animal encounters and plenty of thrills, spills, deep-fried dills and family fun for the young and the young at heart, says Fair CEO Jennifer Seward.
Join Ren Bunce for a Midday Tour of the Arcata Marsh
Press release from the Friends of the Arcata Marsh:. Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, July 27. Meet leader Ren Bunce at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center (AMIC) on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on history of the region, innovative aspects of wastewater management, and birds and plants seen during the walk. For more information, call (707) 826-2359.
Reno family seeks justice in decades-old rape case, Calif. lawmakers consider changing law
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Lawmakers plan to take a look at California laws to see if they need to be changed to go after the suspects who rape a person decades ago. Currently the law only allows prosecution in more recent cases. The change could help a northern Nevada family.
Arcata Gathering Concert Series ‘Music and Land: Telling Our Stories’ July 25-27
Arcata Gathering Concert Series – July 25-27, 2024. First of its kind artistic and creative experience to be held in Arcata featuring percussion music. Concert Times: 7:30pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat). All Ages. Ticket Price $20, $15 students. First 30 Students each night with a current student ID will receive a FREE ticket, courtesy of the Gerald O. & Susan Hansen Family Fund. Limit 1 ticket per student, per night.
Bear River Casino Resort Unveils New Poker Room, Three Rivers Eatery
Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta, California, recently unveiled a special event space, a new location for the poker room, the Three Rivers Eatery, and the remodeling of the Tish-Non ballroom during its monthly Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer. Bear River Casino Resort reveals new Three Rivers Eatery, private dining...
California regulators step up support for offshore wind
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial…
$3.935 Million State Grant is a ‘Game Changer’ for Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is excited to support and enhance the movement of goods across the state of California and throughout the supply chain with the announcement of a $3.935 million award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This historic investment, known as the California Port Data Partnership, will revolutionize direct cloud-based data management and sharing amongst California’s five containerized ports to accelerate climate adaptation and resiliency, workforce development, zero-emission vehicle deployment, and increased grid support and reliability. As the nation’s preeminent global goods movement gateway, California ports are responsible for handling forty percent of all containerized imports and thirty percent of all containerized exports in the United States.
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