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One of the ways wildfire risks can be reduced is by making our neighborhoods more fire resistant by trimming brush and vegetation to make a defensible space around our homes.  Rather than burn the vegetation, a free chipping program is available through the Shasta County Fire Safe Council (SCFSC/The Council).  The nonprofit Council was formed in 2020 to mitigate wildfire risks in Shasta County and offers several programs to help residents reduct wildfire risks around their ho

On November 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order entitled "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families." This order aims to reform and modernize the U.S. foster care system, emphasizing family preservation, technological innovation, support for aging-out youth, and partnerships with faith-based organizations. Led by the First Lady, it directs federal agencies—primarily the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—to implement changes

A beginner's guide to cryptocurrencies, explaining the technology, how they are valued, and how to minimize risks involved with their use.

Why should we be concerned about including play in our daily lives? Because it has been proven to be the best and fundamental way to achieve a healthy brain and body for both children and adults! A life without play is a recipe for cognitive and physical problems.

Controversy Surrounds AB495 as some believe it protects immigrant children when their parent or guardian is not available to care for them, while others worry that this opens the door to human traffickers. Governor Newsom signed the bill into law on October 12th and many people have expressed outrage at the lack of checks and balances for the protection of minor children. The law also directs schools to not cooperate with law enforcement requests unless they receive a court