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California is Losing Places to Give Birth
The March closure of California’s first licensed and accredited birth center underscores not only the state’s “de facto ban” on licensing birth centers (as one lobbyist put it), but also the uphill battle expectant mothers in California face when seeking the health care they need. In...
Firefighters return from fighting fires in Oregon and California
Firefighters from the North Tooele Fire District recently returned from a short deployment in Oregon and California, where they aided firefighters in fighting three wildfires. Five firefighters, a brush truck, and a water tender left the station on July 21. Firefighters from the NTFD are a part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a smaller group within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which allows fire departments to request resources and help from neighboring states and communities and, in return, offer help themselves if neighboring departments are in need of assistance. Through EMAC, a Utah task force was put together, consisting of 12 fire agencies in the state enrolled in the program, according to Jon Smith, North Tooele Fire District’s public information officer.
Philz Coffee Announces New Vanilla Drinks
Just in time for pumpkin spice season, Philz Coffee is going its own way with the introduction of two all-new, delectably different limited-time drinks, available now through Nov. 4, while supplies last. The fall lineup introduces rich vanilla and date flavors with two new drinks:. Vanilla Date Delight featuring Philtered...
California bubble entertainer cited for 'fluid littering'
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - A California Navy veteran, who makes a living entertaining kids with giant bubbles, is facing a court date after receiving a citation for what the city of San Diego calls "fluid littering." Sandy Snakenberg, aka "The Bubble Pirate," got decked out in his pirate costume on...
California legislators pass bills, honor colleagues
California legislators are slammed trying to get through hundreds of bills before the clock strikes midnight on Saturday. They still have more than 700 bills to consider after Tuesday’s sessions, according to lobbyist and legislative observer Chris Micheli. But they’re not too busy to fete departing colleagues — and they’re quite a few of them. […]
Democratic convention hints at what’s ahead in 2028
CHICAGO — The 2024 Democratic National Convention was Vice President Kamala Harris‘s coronation as the party’s nominee. But it also provided a preview of a 2028 primary, should Harris lose to former President Donald Trump this November. Democratic leaders who were once considered possible successors to President Joe Biden as head of the party repeatedly […]
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