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Once-extinct California lake returns after historic winter

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

Images from NASA's Earth Observatory show how the once-extinct Tulare Lake in California is roaring back to life thanks to the historic wet and snowy winter, KTLA sister station KGET/KSEE reports. Tulare Lake located in the San Joaquin Valley was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. By the 1920s, the rivers that fed the lake were dammed and diverted for uses such as irrigation. Since then, the lakebed has been covered by farms that grow a variety of crops. Heavy rain and snow in the first three months of 2023 have once again brought water to the Tulare lakebed.This image on the left was acquired by NASA's Operational Land Manager (OLI) on March 18, 2022, and it shows agricultural fields near Corcoran covered with water. The satellite image on the right is of the same area on March 29, 2023.NASA officials say the image is false color, which makes the water (dark blue) stand out from its surroundings. Vegetation is green and bare ground is brown.With a popul...

Still no agreement about water cuts in talks about Colorado River

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

The Biden administration released an environmental analysis Tuesday of competing plans for how seven Western states and tribes reliant on the dwindling water supply from the Colorado River should cut their use but declined to publicly take a side on the best option.On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river's water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it's time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.The Interior Department did not say how states should get to deeper water cuts, but defended its authority to make sure basic needs such as drinking water and hydropower generated from the river are met — even if it means setting aside the priority system."Failure is not an option,” Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau told The Associated Press.The 1,450-mi...

2 Hospitalized after Crash on Alfred Harrell Highway [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

One Person Ejected in Major Collision on Alfred Harrell HighwayBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 11, 2023) – Monday, police responded to a major crash on Alfred Harrell Highway that left at least two injured.It occurred on April 3rd just before 9:30 a.m. on the eastbound lanes, south of Goodmanville Access Road.Furthermore, the police stated that two vehicles collided causing one person to be ejected.Also, one person suffered major injuries and was transported to the hospital. The condition of the involved parties has not yet been determined.Consequently, the cause of the incident was not yet released and further investigation is still underway. A large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties but has since been reopened.Those with further information regarding the crash on Alfred Harrell Highway are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditio...

Meet SNOW SOS: The YouTube VR Innovator Turning Virtual Avatars into Unforgettable Vlogs and Reactions

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

You may have seen his videos on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch, or perhaps you’ve even bumped into him in a virtual world. SNOW SOS, the faceless creator and virtual reality (VR) influencer, has taken the internet by storm with his unique blend of VR vlogs, Dark Souls lore, and hilarious Omegle videos. With over 280,000 subscribers on YouTube, 140,000 on TikTok, and 60,000 on Twitch, SNOW SOS has made quite the name for himself, amassing over 25 million views on YouTube alone.In a world where content creators are always looking for new ways to stand out, SNOW SOS has carved out a niche for himself by using VR technology to create innovative, immersive content. As one of the primary YouTubers during the VR boom in popularity, SNOW SOS’s impact on the virtual community is undeniable. Countless fans have approached him in-game to express how his videos were their introduction to virtual reality or even the reason they purchased a VR headset.SNOW SOS began his journey as a facel...

Modern Monsters’ Explosive EP “Malice” Revolutionizes Hard Rock with Emotional Depth and Sonic Grit

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

In a time when mainstream music often feels superficial and uninspired, Bay Area-based hard rock band Modern Monsters emerges as a breath of fresh air. Their upcoming EP “Malice,” set for release on March 24th across streaming platforms, positions the quintet to substantially impact the hard rock landscape. By blending the anthemic melodies and lyrical mischief of their influences—Faith No More, Alice in Chains, and AFI—Modern Monsters have crafted a distinct and punchy signature sound that will leave a lasting impression.A standout track on “Malice” is their spirited rendition of Jefferson Airplane’s psychedelic classic, “White Rabbit.” Infusing the song with a healthy dose of punk attitude and militant energy, the band transforms it into a fiery anthem that showcases their capacity to scorch the earth with their sound. Modern Monsters excel at this kind of music—simultaneously lively and deadly serious, with a desire to disrupt the status ...

Maximize Your Money with the Best in the Financial Services Business, Robert Gill

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

Robert Gill isn’t your ordinary financial professional. Equal parts intelligence, drive, and personability, Gill breaks down all the ins and outs of financial planning in simple, practical ways that’ll make a massive difference in your life.Not the sort of financial professional who’ll puff you up, Gill gives simple, straight talk, not sugar-coated advice. He provides the most value possible for each of his clients, whether they’re a young family looking to start a new life, a businesswoman in her prime wondering what she should do with her assets, or a couple heading toward retirement who needs advice on what their next steps should be.Gill, a financial expert, and a successful entrepreneur has worked in the financial services industry for over 26 years. The creator and owner of multiple seven-figure businesses, he’s the founder of EPIC Financial Strategies, which helps and educates individuals and families in all facets of financial planning.The road to success for Gill was not al...

Adored Author Nicole Mays Jackson continues to “Thrive” in her calling to care.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

Who is NMJ?A dynamic, consummate, and passionate businesswoman across the social services field for more than a decade, Nicole Mays Jackson is reengineering the systemic structure of how fostering, adoption, therapeutic services, and the social services profession operate.As the youngest woman of color to own and successfully manage a business providing home and community-based services, foster care, and adoption services, Nicole is a pioneer in her field, blazing a trail of regenerated, impactful, and sustainable practices across the social services landscape.She is the founder and CEO of 1 Care Premier Services and 1 Care Premier Medical Supply.A Selfless Queen.As a selfless and staunch advocate for women in business, Nicole engages with a myriad of female entrepreneurs through mentorship, helping to foster their confidence, encourage their personal and professional growth, and advise them on essential business tactics to promote advancement and stability within their businesses.D...

Male Passenger Killed in Rollover Accident on Interstate 15 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

Solo-Vehicle Crash Near Gopher Canyon Road Left 24-Year-Old Passenger DeadSAN DIEGO, CA (April 11, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, a passenger was killed in a rollover accident on Interstate 15 in San Diego.The fatality happened around 5:10 a.m. along the southbound lanes of I-15, just north of Gopher Canyon Road.According to the California Highway Patrol, a GMC Sierra pickup veered from the southbound lane for an unknown reason and went off the roadway.Tragically, the vehicle overturned and left a 24-year-old male passenger from Moreno Valley with fatal injuries. Responding paramedics declared the man dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the 48-year-old male driver from Riverside did not receive any injuries from the incident.At this time, the identity of the deceased passenger remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Authorities said that drugs and alcohol did not play a role in the incident.Those with additional information about the Interstate 15 rollover ac...

The company that wants to build a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline in Illinois is seeking fast-tracked approval that would skip public input

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

Nara Schoenberg | (TNS) Chicago TribuneThe company that wants to send part of a controversial 1,300-mile carbon dioxide pipeline through Illinois is seeking a fast-tracked permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would not require public notification or input.The expedited permit process, which is supposed to take about 60 days, can help businesses and regulators by reducing delays and paperwork.But environmentalists — who discovered Omaha-based Navigator CO2′s pipeline permit application via a public records request — say that fast-tracking is intended for activities with minimal effects on waterways and wetlands, not massive interstate pipelines that carry a toxic substance and run under major rivers.“They’re exploiting, essentially, a weakness or a loophole in the program,” said Lan Richart, co-director of the Champaign-based environmental group Eco-Justice Collaborative and a member of the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines. “Our concern is that there is absolutely no oppo...

Criminal probe focuses on school where 6-year-old shot teacher

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:41 GMT

By Ben Finley and Denise Lavoie | Associated PressNEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Prosecutors in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot his teacher in an elementary school classroom are investigating whether the “actions or omissions” of any school employees could lead to criminal charges, according to court documents released Tuesday.Howard Gwynn, the commonwealth’s attorney in Newport News, filed a petition for a special grand jury to probe if any “security failures” contributed to the shooting at Richneck Elementary in January that seriously wounded teacher Abby Zwerner.Gwynn wrote that an investigation could lead to recommendations “in the hopes that such a situation never occurs again.”Gwynn’s petition was released a day after his office charged the boy’s mother with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of endangering a child by reckless storage of a firearm. The child used his mother’s 9mm handgun to shoot Zwerner duri...