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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Jamie Ward |Andre Byik
Four southern states rank in the top five nationally for their dependence on federal dollars, according to a new report. And a very northern state, Alaska, is the most “federally dependent” in the union, according to WalletHub. Southern states rank second through fifth: Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. California ranks as the second least federally dependent state in the nation, according to the report.
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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Jamie Ward |Greta Cross |Zach Urness
James Ward Greta Cross Zach UrnessPalm Springs Desert SunA group of 19 lawmakers signed a bipartisan letter last week, asking the federal government to halt a plan that aims to kill tens of thousands of barred owls along the West Coast, including in California. In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on March 7, lawmakers urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop all spending on its Barred Owl Management Strategy.
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1 month ago | 
vvdailypress.com | Wes Woods II |John Tufts |Jamie Ward |Maria Francis
Lunar eclipse begins at 8:57 p.m. March 13. The eclipse ends at 3 a.m. March 14. The only total lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. this year is set for the night of March 13. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun at the full moon phase, according to NASA. During this time, Earth's shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon and dims it. Sometimes, the eclipse turns the lunar surface red for a few hours.
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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Jamie Ward
The Washington Post reported Friday that the Army Corps of Engineers knew President Trump's order in late Janurary to release San Joaquin Valley reservoir water wouldn’t reach Southern California as he promised.
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1 month ago | 
visaliatimesdelta.com | Jamie Ward |Andre Byik
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green for interrupting former President Donald Trump's address to Congress. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, was the only California Democrat to vote in favor of the censure. Costa said while he agrees with Green that Trump did not have a mandate to cut social programs, he disagrees with disrupting official proceedings. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to censure Rep.
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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Jamie Ward |Andre Byik
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Al Green for interrupting former President Donald Trump's address to Congress. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, was the only California Democrat to vote in favor of the censure. Costa said while he agrees with Green that Trump did not have a mandate to cut social programs, he disagrees with disrupting official proceedings. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to censure Rep.
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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Jamie Ward
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has created controversy after describing transgender women competing in women’s sports as "unfair" on the Democrat's new podcast. The topic arose during an hourlong conversation with conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk, who has criticized transgender women (aka people born with male anatomy who identify as women) competing against cisgender women (aka people born with female anatomy who identify as women).
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1 month ago | 
desertsun.com | Wes Woods II |John Tufts |Jamie Ward |Maria Francis
Wes Woods II John Tufts James Ward Maria FrancisVentura County StarLunar eclipse begins at 8:57 p.m. March 13. The eclipse ends at 3 a.m. March 14. The only total lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. this year is set for the night of March 13. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun at the full moon phase, according to NASA. During this time, Earth's shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon and dims it.
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1 month ago | 
vvdailypress.com | Jamie Ward |Cheryl McCloud
Jimmy John's added three new toasted sandwiches to its menu Monday, March 3. To mark the occasion, the restaurant chain that prides itself for "freaky fast" deliveries is giving away $1 million worth of sandwiches. Here's what you should know and how to get your free sandwich. Jimmy John's adds 3 toasted sandwiches to its menuOn Monday, March 3, Jimmy John's added three new toasted sandwiches to its menu. Prices start at $8.59 and vary by location. Need a break?
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1 month ago | 
visaliatimesdelta.com | Jamie Ward |Cheryl McCloud
Here's what you should know and how to get your free sandwich. Jimmy John's adds 3 toasted sandwiches to its menuOn Monday, March 3, Jimmy John's added three new toasted sandwiches to its menu. Prices start at $8.59 and vary by location. Chicken Bacon Ranch: All-natural chicken, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, ranch, and ranch seasoning. 950 caloriesRoast Beef & Cheddar: Roast beef, cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce and crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayor.
