My friend Cheryl had a couple of pretty anxious days earlier this week when her husband and eldest teenage son were gone, battling the fires raging across the dry plains of Millville, not far from their home. Every time her… Continue Reading
As of July 15, patrols began trolling Redding neighborhoods looking for water-wasting violators. According to Redding Utilities Water Manager John Wendele, North State Security is the company that is conducting the patrols. Wendele explained that at this stage the patrols will… Continue Reading
“Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me.” They were an older couple, in their 50s. She was a receptionist and he was a security guard, both with alcoholic histories, but thanks to AA and perseverance,… Continue Reading
Arthur came into my District Office one day with a problem. He explained his situation hoping to get help. Apparently, Arthur ran a red light and was caught by an automated camera system. Because no officer on patrol actually stopped… Continue Reading
Drought is nothing new to California, as the entire state has been in this condition for more than four years. Even so, debates among politicians and communities have varied regarding the best way to manage the growing water crisis. Much… Continue Reading
I have a confession: I am a Royal Naval Lifeboat Institution (“RNLI”) Geek. Maybe even a little bit of a Lifeboat Groupie. I love the Lifeboat for lots of reasons but honestly in large part it’s because the Lifeboat is… Continue Reading
“You are what you repeatedly drive.” ~ Aristotle “You don’t have to do this,” Karin said. She held her keys out, and I gave her mine. “It’s my turn, I guess.” “OK, but I know you don’t like my van.” That… Continue Reading
Arachnophobes beware! The Sacramento River has been taken over by big, black spiders. Well, not really. But, as almost everyone who walks the Sacramento River Trail has noticed, there has been a tremendous increase in both spiders and webs in… Continue Reading
People warned me this would happen. “Now that she’s getting ready to go off to university, prepare yourself,” they said. “She might get a little lippy with you. It’s just her way of starting to spread her wings before she… Continue Reading
On July 14, 2015 the New Horizons spacecraft will make the historic first encounter with the only major solar system body that has not been explored robotically – Pluto. Dave Schlom, host of NSPR’s The Blue Dot Report, wrote this… Continue Reading
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