One way or another, the Energy Department’s direct loan program for fuel-efficient car manufacturers looks destined for the chopping block. Once viewed as a lifeline for Detroit’s “Big Three” manufacturers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Yucca Mountain’s lone ranger finally gets House attention
Visiting Nevada’s Yucca Mountain in 2011 was like walking through a ghost town, Rep. John Shimkus recalled in an interview this week. It was the year after the Obama administration … Click to Continue »
Read More »Are The Planning Stars Finally Aligned For Southwest Fresno?
A new chapter in the history of a long-neglected Fresno neighborhood could be just around the corner. Some residents in southwest Fresno say they are seeing a critical mass of plans falling into place to unlock the neighborhood’s long trapped potential. The approval of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, moving …
Read More »Will Merced sheriff’s deputies finally get a raise? A deal is in the works
Merced County officials are working on a $ 1 million deal that will provide sheriff’s deputies with a substantial raise in hopes of curbing a recruitment and retention issue affecting all … Click to Continue »
Read More »The ozone hole is finally on the mend
The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday, July 17: … Click to Continue »
Read More »Finally, a Taco Emoji!
The Unicode Consortium has approved 37 new emojis. They include a taco, burrito, hot dog, cheese wedge, and a unicorn.
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