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Altura Credit Union Offers Emergency Loans to Southern California Residents Impacted by Wildfires

In response to the devastating Airport, Bridge, and Line wildfires, Altura Credit Union is providing financial relief to their Members and Southern California residents affected by wildfires with its Wildfire Emergency Loan program.

Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in California

The next time you shop for a cooking stove, the gas versions might show a health warning label similar to those on tobacco products.

Trump threatens to hold disaster money if California rebels on water rules

Former President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to withhold federal disaster response funding from California over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s position on water deliveries to farmers.

‘Mess’ and ‘destruction’: Fact-checking Trump’s attacks on California and Kamala Harris

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from his own golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, former president Donald Trump praised his California property as one of the most beautiful in the world. 

Amazon rainforest and global warming

Whenever I read or hear statements like “estimates show nearly 20% of oxygen produced by the Earth’s land comes from the Amazon rain forests, often being called the 'planet's lungs', and that Brazil has had more than 75,000 fires so far this year, with more than half in the Amazon Region, Robin Chazdon, Professor Emeritus, University of Connecticut has stated that “what’s happening in the Amazon has actually been happening for several years, but it’s reaching a critical point.”

Netflix to give ‘The Irishman’ exclusive theatrical release

Netflix will give “The Irishman” an exclusive theatrical release for about four weeks, providing theaters most of November to play Martin Scorsese’s big-budget crime epic before it lands on the streaming service.

GROWING UP HILLBILLY – CHAPTER XIV

School days, school days, good old golden rule days. I was always curious about learning, but I never considered myself studious. Having fun and experiencing the natural phenomena in the West Virginia Mountains and streams interested me more than anything. However, history and geography always fascinated me.

Pet of the Week – August 30, 2019

Travis is such a cutie, standing out from the crowd with his adorable scruffy fur. His sweet face will draw you in and beg you to give him a good home. Travis came in as a stray, is about five years old and weighs 20 pounds, and loves to make cute giggle noises when he gets excited during playtime. Travis is up to date on his vaccines, de-wormed, neutered, and is available now.

Sen. Gillibrand says she’s ending 2020 presidential bid

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand (KEER’-sten JIHL’-uh-brand) is dropping out of the presidential race.

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Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in California

The next time you shop for a cooking stove, the gas versions might show a health warning label similar to those on tobacco products.

Trump threatens to hold disaster money if California rebels on water rules

Former President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to withhold federal disaster response funding from California over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s position on water deliveries to farmers.

‘Mess’ and ‘destruction’: Fact-checking Trump’s attacks on California and Kamala Harris

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from his own golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, former president Donald Trump praised his California property as one of the most beautiful in the world. 

Wildfires in Southern California torch dozens of homes and force thousands to evacuate

Three major wildfires in Southern California’s mountains east of Los Angeles torched dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate, officials said Wednesday.
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