Updated 12:17 pm CST, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — The Dixie School District in the California city of San Rafael has voted to keep its name despite criticism from some who say it is linked to the Confederacy and slavery. School officials said they would revisit the issue later. The school board voted Tuesday night after more than five hours of public testimony over changing the name of the 150-year-old district that supporters of keeping it say came from a Native American woman, Mary Dixie. Those pushing for the district to pick a new name from 13 options submitted by residents say the district got its name after a dare by Confederate sympathizers. The issue generated weeks of heated online debate between parents in the overwhelmingly white city of 59,000 north of San Francisco, with some insisting the Dixie name is racially insensitive and others arguing that the call for a name change represented political correctness run amok. A … [Read more...] about California school rejects change of name tied to Confederacy
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California city named 2019’s worst place to live in the United States
Which U.S. cities are the worst places to live in 2019? Surprisingly, sunny California and Hawaii actually boast some of the worst places to live. Allison Underhill, provided by Published 3:40 pm PST, Monday, February 11, 2019 Rigoberto Arroyofishes from a canal in Mendota, California. Many of the nation’s farmers and ranchers fear the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia means the Obama administration’s broad definition of federally protected waters will prevail. less Rigoberto Arroyofishes from a canal in Mendota, California. Many of the nation’s farmers and ranchers fear the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia means the Obama administration’s broad definition ... more Photo: Jae C. Hong /Associated Press Photo: Jae C. Hong /Associated Press Image 1 … [Read more...] about California city named 2019’s worst place to live in the United States
18.6 million more California forest trees died in 2018 says U.S. Forest Service
By James Herrera | Monterey County HeraldPUBLISHED: February 13, 2019 at 4:15 am | UPDATED: February 13, 2019 at 7:57 am MONTEREY – An additional 18 million trees, mostly conifers, have died in California since fall 2017 according to a United States Forest Service survey released Monday. The survey found that more than 147 million trees have died across 9.7 million acres of federal, state, local and private lands in California since a drought began in 2010, literally adding fuel to potential fires. But even though the six-year drought officially ended with the 2016-2017 winter season, 2017-2018 precipitation levels were below average and slowed the recovery of the state’s surviving tree forests. Potential wildfires will continue to threaten California even with the Sierra snow pack slightly above normal, and the number of trees dying each year slowing since the drought ended. “It is encouraging that the rate of mortality slowed in 2018. However, 18 million trees are … [Read more...] about 18.6 million more California forest trees died in 2018 says U.S. Forest Service
California governor names new leaders on water, education
Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Updated 10:58 pm CST, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. less California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 12, ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a … [Read more...] about California governor names new leaders on water, education
California governor scales back high-speed train
Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press Updated 8:18 pm CST, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. less California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature at the Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 12, ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Image 1 of 13 California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks up up the center aisle of the Assembly Chambers to deliver his first of the State of the State address to a … [Read more...] about California governor scales back high-speed train