Trump contract freeze slows safety measures in fire zones
President Trump insisted that “raking” in the forest Other fuel reduction measures will also help prevent wildfires from destroying the West. However, early actions by his administration have frozen one of the key programs to complete that kind of work. The bloc of some administrations in the Bureau of Land Management comes at the same […]
Lawmakers target looters in wake of arrests in Los Angeles-area burn zones
Sacramento – California lawmakers have proposed stricter penalties for looting and other opportunistic crimes during disasters after more than two dozen individuals were arrested in evacuation zones following the recent fatal wildfires in Los Angeles County. It’s there. Three lawmakers proposed a strict criminal approach that classifies robbery in emergency areas as a felony offence. […]
FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris Claims There Are Zero U.S. Troops In Combat Zones In War Zones
Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, claimed, “For the first time this century, we don't have a single military member serving on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone anywhere in the world.” Verdict: False While the US is not currently involved in any major conflicts on the scale […]
‘Bubble zones’ proposed to keep back protesters at abortion clinics and synagogues in L.A.
Two “bubble zone” proposals gaining momentum would require protesters to give eight feet of space to people entering abortion clinics, schools and places of worship across swaths of Los Angeles County. Citing a rise in violent and disorderly protests, Los Angeles County and city officials inched forward with the proposal on Tuesday. The proposal would […]
Alabama’s oyster harvest zones to close Friday
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Marine Resources announced that the state's public oyster reefs will be closed for harvesting this week. The department announced Tuesday that public oyster reefs will close Friday at 2 p.m. The harvest zone has been open since Oct. 2, and to date more than 32,000 […]
California voters could be asked to vote twice on buffer zones around new oil wells
Environmental justice advocates are expected to start a campaign on Wednesday for a proposed statewide initiative to mandate health and safety buffer zones around new oil and gas wells, as California voters We are likely to see two similar bills on the ballot in November 2024. If environmental groups gather enough signatures to qualify for […]
Haley Says She Doesn’t ‘Trust Government’ With ‘Red Flag Laws,’ Vows To End Gun-Free Zones
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said at a CNN town hall on Sunday that she “doesn’t trust the government to address red flag laws,” calling for a mental health effort and ending gun-free zones. “I don’t trust the government to deal with red flag laws,” Haley said in response to an audience question about the […]
Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Most of Arizona, Including All Metro Zones Today into Tonight | Arizona Weather Force
photo courtesyArizona Weather Service The Arizona Weather Department has issued a thunderstorm watch that covers most of Arizona, including all metro zones from Phoenix, Pinal County to the Tucson area, effective today through tonight, read more… The upper cyclone center on the southern side of the region is blocked by a northern ridge. The storm […]
Arizona Silver Intersects High Grade Gold in Two Zones Drilled at the Philadelphia Project, Arizona
Arizona silver intersects with high-grade gold in two zones drilled at the Philadelphia, Arizona project (The Newswire) Vancouver, British Columbia – Newswire – From May 9, 2023 Arizona Silver Exploration Inc. (TSXV: AZS ) ( Store: AZASF ) We are pleased to announce that we have received the final assays from 12 A counter-circulation (“RC”) […]
Coconino County implements new emergency evacuation zones | Williams-Grand Canyon News
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino County Emergency Management Department have announced the establishment of an evacuation zone in Coconino County. Evacuation zones are focused on neighborhoods, communities and residential areas across the county to further strengthen the emergency message to the public. The project builds on the existing Ready, Set, Go program with […]
