Fire Crews Tackle Lightning-Caused “Knob” and “Clay” Fires Near Sedona

Arizona Emergency Information Network Two lightning-caused wildfires near Sedona have been reported recently, with noticeable smoke lingering and attracting attention from both Coconino National Forest fire managers and the local community. As efforts continue to contain the Knob and Clay Fires, the effects of these firefighting efforts will be visible to locals and travelers passing […]

Newsom would veto bill to ban youth tackle football in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday pledged not to oppose a bill that would ban youth tackle football in California and said in a statement to the Times that he would veto such a bill. . Assembly Bill 734 was introduced last year by state Rep. Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), and a week ago the Legislative Committee […]

California lawmakers to vote on banning youth tackle football

California's proposed bill stands out for its brevity. Admittedly, this sentence is a bit rambling, but Assembly Bill 734 leaves no doubt about its directives. “Beginning January 1, 2026, a youth sports organization that conducts a tackle football program or youth tackle football league may not allow anyone under the age of 12 to become […]

House Overwhelmingly Passes Bill To Tackle Key Air Travel Issues

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. HR 3935The bill was passed by a majority of 351 to 69, with the backing of Republican Missouri Rep. Sam Graves, chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, according to the House clerk. summary. […]

Reimagining healthcare to reduce pollution, tackle climate change and center justice

PITTSBURGH — Hospitals save lives, but they’re also a complex ecosystem that produces toxic waste, relies on fossil fuels, and causes health problems from toxic emissions. Change is difficult for healthcare organizations, but there is a growing movement among doctors, nurses, medical students and hospital system executives to wipe out the industry. About 650 medical […]