Kern County’s sheriff announced Wednesday the department’s gang unit is shutting down, and one of the driving factors is limited funds. “We’re running out of people and we’re unable to recruit and retain more than we’re losing,” Sheriff Donny Youngblood says. “So we’re getting smaller and smaller and this is …
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CalFire says look for the State Fire Marshal’s Safe and Sane Fireworks seal for approved fireworks. Then, check your local ordinance before you buy to make sure fireworks are allowed in your community. And be safe. … Click to Continue »
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If you’re a renter in California concerned about the high cost of living here, or looking to purchase your first home, your prospects aren’t looking up. Projections show rents will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arctic soils are set to release a lot of carbon � probably more than plants can absorb
ANCHORAGE, Alaska �� As temperatures have risen in the Arctic and worldwide, so have worries about how much carbon might stream into the atmosphere from warmer soils. Will enough new … Click to Continue »
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