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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...
Joe Rogan shares surprising reason he quickly left 'picturesque' Colorado for California
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast in which Joe Rogan had a conversation with fellow comedian and Colorado-native Sam Tallent, the topic of Colorado came up as the two discussed the potential of Rogan opening a second location of his popular Mothership comedy venue in the Mile High City. As the conversation continued, Rogan went into his history with the state of Colorado, calling it his 'escape from Los Angeles' after moving to the Boulder area in 2008. ...
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. ...
Candlelight vigil to be held for three Menifee sisters
A candlelight vigil is scheduled and a GoFundMe site has been established in memory of three sisters who died in a traffic collision. Emalynn, Olivia and Giana Perez died along with their mother in the crash, which occurred July 12 during a vacation through several states. There were no survivors in the accident, which has stunned local friends and family members of the family.
Family Art Day gets wild at the Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts Family Art Day took a walk on the wild side last Sunday, July 14. The event, tailored to entertain the entire family, featured an array of wildlife-themed art activities and encounters. “Family Art Day is getting a wild makeover this year,” Festival of Arts Exhibits and...
Hemet’s 2021-2029 Housing Element approved by HCD
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has officially approved the City’ of Hemet’s Housing Element for 2021-2029. This approval is a step forward in Hemet’s ongoing efforts to address housing needs and enhance community safety. The approved Housing Element outlines a comprehensive plan to...
Fraud Scheme – Nuevo Man Accused of Embezzling Local Senior Woman’s Funds
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A Nuevo man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two people whom he persuaded to give him money to invest in a bogus profit-making venture will ask a judge on Thursday to lower his bail. Toby David Smith, 59, was arrested on July...
2nd boy dies this year after drowning in Riverside County
A 4-year-old boy died in western Riverside County after he was found unresponsive in a community spa, county health officials reported Thursday. The child died Monday at a hospital in the area. “Such a tragedy serves as a reminder of how important it is to be careful when around water,”...
Over 40 dogs rescued from Riverside County 'hoarder house'
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Dozens of dogs were rescued from a "hoarder house" in Riverside County - and the local animal shelter where they were taken is asking for the public's help to find forever homes for the recovering pups. Animal Services responded to a remote home near farmland in...
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