California’s legislative session ended last week, and with it, the hopes for a statewide pool of money that would have supported drinking water projects. It was called the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, and it would have been available for disadvantaged communities in need of water cleanup projects. The …
Read More »Akron Zoo turns to a 3-D printer to create its own bands to microchip its birds
The task seemed simple enough. Attach a grain of rice-sized microchip to the legs of the birds who call the Akron, Ohio Zoo’s Aviary exhibit home. The birds already have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno Selects Napa Artist To Create New Work For Downtown’s Mariposa Plaza
Downtown Fresno’s Mariposa Plaza could soon get a major new piece of public art. The Fresno City Council is set to vote on a proposal Thursday May 25th to award a Napa artist a $ 200,000 contract to create a new piece of public art for square at Fulton and …
Read More »Sweet rice, Japanese traditions and a community create mochi in Livingston
Sweet rice was the only ingredient needed to bring a family, childhood friends, a church and community together Friday. Mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake made from sweet rice, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local barbers and businesses create a paradise for children with treats, bikes, toys and haircuts
Main Street in Merced was flooded with families on Saturday as children received bikes, toys, games, food, goodies and free haircuts. The idea of the giveaway all started with the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mental health made easier: County to create ‘one-stop shop’
Project will consolidate all county mental health services in one location New Behavioral Health Center to spring from renovation of old county hospital Facility has been vacant since 2010 and ravaged by copper wire thieves … Click to Continue »
Read More »Diggin’ In: Books helps gardeners create beautiful, environmentally friendly landscapes
Whether you garden along the vibrant vistas of a creek or bay or under the serene shade of oaks and pines, there’s a new book to help you plant with good health in mind. … Click to Continue »
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