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: Editor; Posted On Wednesday, 02 June 2021 01:06; 02 June 2021

Senate Passes Sen. Dodd’s water access and equity bill

“Rising water rates coupled with pandemic job losses threaten to cut off many California families from an essential service — water,” Sen. Dodd said Tuesday. “No one should be denied access, regardless of their income level or economic status. Today’s vote is a step toward ensuring low-income customers get the help they need to keep the tap open. I thank my Senate colleagues for supporting this measure.”

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 31 May 2021 02:04; 31 May 2021

National Dam Safety Awareness Day is May 31

May 31, which happens to be Memorial Day this year, is also National Dam Safety Awareness Day and a good reminder for those living, working or visiting downstream of dams to have an evacuation plan in place and be able to recognize signs of a potential dam-related emergency.

: Editor; Posted On Sunday, 30 May 2021 01:07; 30 May 2021

Jameson Humane announces annual WineaPAWlooza 2021

NAPA, Calif. — Jameson Humane, an impact-driven nonprofit that educates to inspire change on behalf of companion and farmed animals in need, announces that it will hold its signature fundraising event, WineaPAWlooza 2021, virtually at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19, during the summer solstice.

: Editor; Posted On Tuesday, 01 June 2021 00:52; 01 June 2021

WIC to increase fruits and vegetables benefits for four months with American Rescue Plan funding

Starting June 1, 2021, California Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, families will see a temporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit to $35.

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 31 May 2021 02:03; 31 May 2021

Clearlake construction planned June 1 to 4

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The city of Clearlake is planning construction work this week.

: Jessica Wolf; Posted On Sunday, 30 May 2021 01:05; 30 May 2021

Animals laugh, too

Human laughter is common, but it’s a somewhat mysterious part of our evolution. It’s clear to evolutionary scholars that we laugh as a part of play, signaling our cooperation or friendliness. But how did laughter evolve? And are humans the only ones who do it?