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Willits Residents Rally to Save Beloved Redwoods
A grassroots effort by Willits residents to save a pair of redwood trees from being cut down by developers building a new Starbucks has been successful. A series of letters to the editor posted in the Willits Weekly spurred action, informing community members that Starbucks was remodeling the former Jack in the Box building at the 700 block of Main Street with the intention to remove two large redwood trees on the property. The letter writers argued the loss of the trees would remove needed shade cover, air purification, and carbon sequestration. One letter also pointed out the irony of cutting down two healthy redwoods within sight of the town’s iconic “Gateway to the Redwoods” sign.
New Principal at local school
Deep Valley Christian School (DVCS), a local Redwood Valley school, has hired a new administrator. Robert Christopher Chavez is the new Principal. Chavez comes with a wide background in education and experience. He graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2000 with Administrative Services Credential; a Master of Arts: Education- Administration and Supervision Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Liberal Arts.
California wildfires pull resources from PG&E water infrastructure project
(FOX40.COM) — Completion of a crucial Pacific Gas and Electric water infrastructure project in Nevada County has been delayed as aerial assets are needed to fight fires in California and nationwide. On Friday, the Nevada Irrigation District shared that heavy-lift helicopters that were needed to continue repairs along the South Yuba Pipe were reassigned to […]
New water restrictions in California
CALIFORNIA - Starting next year, for the first time, California water providers will face permanent water restrictions to prepare for future reductions in the water supply from the state. The state will track indoor and outdoor water use and set standards for water loss. Providers must make and enforce water-saving...
Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
Jackpot! $54 million Superlotto Plus ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a Superlotto Plus ticket worth $54 million after matching all six numbers in Saturday night's draw, according to the California Lottery. The jackpot winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store on Cottonwood Street in Woodland, about 15 miles outside of...
California Democrats praise Biden, largely fall behind Harris
Facing mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to end his reelection bid, President Joe Biden on Sunday made the stunning announcement that he is dropping out of the November race and then endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The president said that he will give more details about his decision — […]
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