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Park wildfire in California becomes largest active blaze in US
A wildfire in northern California continues to burn across the region and became the largest active blaze in the U.S. over the weekend. The Park fire has grown to more than 350,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in the U.S. right now and one of the largest wildfires in California history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on the social media platform X that the Park fire is the seventh largest in state history.
Gov. Abbott deploys firefighters and engines to combat California wildfires
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday Texas is deploying firefighters, fire engines, and more to assist in battling the wildfires ravaging parts of northern California. Answering a request from CAL Fire, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service is sending more than 100...
Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks. […]
Bakersfield College: Start your journey as a Renegade
As we approach a period of new leadership after more than 10 years of unprecedented growth in enrollment, it’s never been a better time to be a Renegade. Our students, faculty, staff and community are watching Bakersfield College evolve right in front of their eyes through the construction projects that were funded as part of Measure J.
Fruitvale School District's focus on literacy
The Fruitvale School District has a response to the staggering statistics regarding reading performance in California. Roughly 60% of students struggle to read on grade level, leaving only approximately 40% of children proficient in reading. Concerned teachers in Fruitvale sought solutions to ensure all students mastered reading skills for their...
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