The Los Angeles assault on the water resources of the west William Mulholland was born in Belfast Ireland in 1855, and died in Los Angeles at the age of 79 in 1935. He was a brilliant man. Mulholland rose in rank quickly from being an immigrant ditch digger in the […]
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Cyberbullying has significant negative effects on mental health
Cyberbullying, the use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or threaten individuals, has become a prevalent issue in today’s digital age. This article will explore the pros and cons of cyberbullying, the reasons behind the behavior exhibited on the internet, and its potential impact on society and individual well-being. Pros […]
Governor Newsom Launches California’s Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future
IN SUMMERY: Governor Gavin Newsom has launched California’s first strategy to protect salmon populations in the face of hotter and drier weather caused by climate change. The strategy includes six priorities and 71 actions aimed at building healthier and thriving salmon populations in the state. It focuses on removing barriers […]
California Launches a Salmon Strategy: The U.S. Has Spent More Than $2 Billion on a Plan to Save Salmon. The Fish Are Vanishing Anyway.
Overview of California’s Salmon Strategy and Associated Costs In response to the challenges faced by salmon populations in California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s first comprehensive strategy to protect this critical species. The strategy aims to improve the state of the salmon populations amidst increasingly hotter and drier weather […]
“Fishy Business: DWR’s Innovative Collection System Making Waves for Winter-Run Salmon”
The Juvenile Salmon Collection System (JSCS) aims to test a system that would improve fish passage around high-head dams by efficiently collecting and providing downstream passage for juvenile fish migrating out to the ocean. The success of the project is crucial for the reintroduction of native salmon into their historical […]
Cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations
Reprint: CalMatterscover photo: Cannabis plants at the Pure Beauty growing site in Sacramento on Jan. 26, 2022. Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters By Rachel Becker A Humboldt County cannabis grower has agreed to pay $750,000, remove unpermitted ponds and restore streams and wetlands after state officials accused him of violating regulations protecting […]
Californians can load up without the hassle
The recent ruling in the District of Southern California has brought a significant change to California’s ammunition purchase rules. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez’s decision to eliminate mandatory in-person background checks for every ammo purchase has sparked a major shift in the state’s regulations, aligning it more closely with the […]
Scott-Shasta Emergency Regulation Now in Effect
California Water Board Public Info. June 22nd, 2023 thru December 19th, 2023 fell below the requirements to divert surface water for INEFFICENT LIVESTOCK WATERING. The exceptions to the curtailment order for water diversions in the Scott River watershed include non-consumptive diversions, minimum human health and safety diversions, and minimum livestock […]
Town of Fort Jones Update—January 2024
This is my take on town news…the facts are there and so is the opinion and I trust the intelligence of the reader to figure out the difference. Fort Jones City Council met in their regular session on January 8, 2024. Not many citizens attended but the general mood of the […]
KOBI5.com Reprint: Wild horses could reduce wildfire damages
First aired January 30th, 2024 Sacramento State University students spent some time in the Siskiyou Mountains studying a herd of wild horses that they say could help reduce wildfires. It’s through an internship program in partnership with the nonprofit Wild Horse Fire Brigade that researches and manages a herd that […]