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California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
Folsom Big Lots amongst nationwide closures
Earlier this month, retailer Big Lots announced their plans to close dozens of stores on an effort to combat financial woes. The Folsom location has now been named as one of the forthcoming closures. On Friday, many customers of the store, located at 9500 Greenback Lane in Folsom announced a...
Construction zone at Oak Ridge to bring improvements
Despite the large mound of dirt in front of the administrative office, parents taking their kids to Oak Ridge High School when the first bell rings Aug. 8 likely won’t need a car wash after drop off. “We’re not expecting to be completely done by the first day of...
Turlock Man Convicted of Forcible Rape, Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
A 26-year-old Turlock man, identified as Ivan Garcia Jr., has been convicted on charges of forcible rape after juridical proceedings in Stanislaus County, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office. Garcia's conviction stems from a 2020 incident where he broke into an apartment on W. Monte Vista and sexually assaulted the then-sleeping victim.
Valley Springs Woman Arrested For Knife Attack
Valley Springs, CA – An argument between two roommates in the Valley Springs area of Calaveras County erupted into a knife attack, resulting in one of them being arrested. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2000 block of Hartvickson Lane near Vista del Lago Drive and south of Highway 26 in Valley Springs after a report of a disturbance early Sunday (7/14) morning. The suspect had already fled the scene when deputies arrived. The victim told them that 36-year-old Felicia Martinez pulled a knife during the argument and stabbed them in one of the victim’s extremities.
Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiations
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of workers at Disney’s theme park and resort properties in California voted late Friday to authorize a potential strike, as contract negotiations drag on over wages, sick leave and other benefits. The strike authorization was approved by an overwhelming margin, nearly 99% of...
Grasshopper devastate Latrobe property; problem growing in state
The problem started in early June. A swarm of Melanoplus devastator arrived on Janet Haynes' Settlers Trail property in Latrobe — living up to their name. The grasshoppers destroyed the garden and plants, snuck through screen doors and covered any surface that suited them.
Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
California’s Ban On Agricultural Burning And Impact of Bird Flu
**On January 1, farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003. The law aimed to address the poor air quality in the Valley. Agricultural burning, which accounts for...
California Boys & Girls State Has a Bright Future
This year, the California Boys & Girls State program once again brought 900 rising high school seniors together from across the state to California State University’s Sacramento campus. The 86-year-old American Legion program tasked 16 and 17-year-olds with forming a fully functioning state government within a week. Unlike previous years, however, California Governor Gavin Newsom surprised the delegates to personally swear in the Boys & Girls State’s elected governor.
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