When a California man started to wonder why his monthly energy bill was so high, he found that an error from up to 18 years before was giving him much more power than he needed. Ken Wilson is a customer of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) who has lived alone in a Vacaville apartment complex […]
Another red tide event is having an impact on sea mammals along the coasts of Central and Southern California. Marine mammals that are impacted will act in strange ways. Rangers at California State Parks say the animals are sick because the red tides have poisoned them with domoic acid. The animals act in ways like […]
Dynarex Corporation’s baby powder is recalled in 62 cases, as of Thursday, the company reported. Using batch number B051, the impacted products were made and distributed to wholesalers in 12 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin) on or after March 11. Amazon.com offered the baby […]
Atlanta, Georgia, widely known for its rich history, southern charm, and bustling economy, has just earned a less-than-flattering distinction. According to a report by the pest control company Terminix, the city is currently among the top 10 most rat-infested cities in the country. This new ranking may leave many residents feeling squeamish, but it reflects […]
When a New Hampshire visitor to Yellowstone National Park walked through a thermal area, her lower leg was severely burned. The 60-year-old woman walked and broke through a thin crust over hot water when she was wandering off-trail near Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful with her husband and a leashed dog, according to park […]
Six new schools were added to the Master Facility Plan by Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) on Tuesday. In July 2019, the school board adopted the Master Facility Plan, which at the time had an estimated cost of $1.91 billion. According to the school district website, the initial plan was to “address more than $1 […]
I always enjoyed camping when I was a child in Appalachia. It’s as though spending a few days apart from technology and living more like our ancestors did—albeit with a little lighter fluid to get the whole “fire” thing going—that fosters a deeper sense of connection to oneself, others, and our wonderful planet. In terms […]
It’s not your imagination if your Arizonan town appears to have sprouted overnight. The Phoenix Business Journal reports that during 2020, Arizona’s population has grown by 1.4%. After Florida and Texas, Arizona is the state with the third-fastest rate of growth. Which Arizonan communities are the focus of the state’s rapid expansion? You’ve gone a […]
A nationwide social media trend that threatened schools on Friday affected several school districts in Northern California. Around 7:30 a.m., the main office of the Tamalpais Union High School District in Marin County received a text threat threatening violence, prompting the district to cancel classes at all of its locations in the North Bay. The […]
The family’s pet killed the young child, subsequently identified as 4-year-old Zoe, in the backyard, according to police officials. The girl was killed, according to the child’s parents, as she was emerging from the toilet. The family’s home was the scene of the deadly tragedy earlier this month. As the toddler was emerging from her […]
