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Maine’s First Research Satellite Primed for California Launch
(TNS) — Barring weather or technical hiccups, Maine's first research satellite will be launched into space aboard a private rocket early Tuesday to collect climate data for Maine students studying urban heat islands, phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms. MESAT-1 is one of eight nano-satellites hitching a space-bound ride aboard...
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Shocker! The West’s Largest Fireworks Show Is Not in California
As we approach the season of Independence Day celebrations, it's important to remember that while most will have the day off to enjoy food, fun, parades, and fireworks, attempting an amateur fireworks show can be extremely dangerous. It's best to leave it to the professionals. No one wants to end...
A Famous Chain Now Makes An Unexpected Closure in California
A famous chain now makes an unexpected closure in California after serving its community for 75 years, sources report. Caspers Hot Dogs is a small franchised hot dog stand in the California Bay Area that has been around since 1949. Its Hayward location, now multiple decades old, will be closing...
Free fishing days announced for California public
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the dates of two, free fishing days for all Californians. On July 6 and August 31, the public is invited out to California’s lakes, rivers and streams to fish with no license required. Free fishing days offer first time anglers and families […]
California soaring costs could spell ‘devastating’ future for Golden State
California’s aging population is raising concerns as young people turn to other states for cheaper housing and a lower cost of living. In the state’s largest city, the age gap is striking. Between 2012 and 2022, the number of residents in Los Angeles under the age of 10 decreased by 20%, and those between 10 […]
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
California Festival Organizers Want STD Ad Outside Venue Removed
The organizers of one of the country's largest music festivals are in an advertisement war with a Los Angeles-based health organization over a billboard that promotes safe sex that was placed near the popular venue's entrance. For the meantime, it looks like the ad will stay stuck in the desert sand.
Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas rank among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several agricultural areas in the Golden State land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula […]
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