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California invites public input on statewide urban forest canopy plan

New strategic plan to expand urban tree canopy 10 percent by 2035

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Calfire

April 1, 2026 · 2 min read

Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) Receives 2026 Eureka! Award for Regional Innovation

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Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) Receives 2026 Eureka! Award for Regional Innovation

[INLAND EMPIRE, CA] – [March 19, 2026] – The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) has been awarded a 2026 Eureka! Award for its innovative contributions in local

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I-REN

March 25, 2026 · 2 min read

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Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation Launches Tribute Campaign Honoring Dr. Roger W. Schultz

The Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation is advancing its Legacy Fund by honoring Superintendent/President Dr. Roger W. Schultz with the upcoming Schultz’s Eagles Nes

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Mt. San Jacinto College

March 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Jfederal court reopens landmark lawsuit:

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Jfederal court reopens landmark lawsuit:

Victory for female athletes and free speech as monetary damages claims proceed against riverside unified school district

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Advocates for Faith & Freedom

March 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Veterans Urge Protections for California Desert Public Lands

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Veterans Urge Protections for California Desert Public Lands

Joshua Tree, CA – Today, a group of veterans will call for the protection of California desert public lands at an event in Joshua Tree. This event takes place as pu

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VetVoice Foundation

March 19, 2026 · 3 min read

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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NFIB

March 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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CAL FIRE and Partners Celebrate California Arbor Week

Community members are encouraged to get out and plant trees

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Calfire

March 12, 2026 · 4 min read

South Coast AQMD to Host Technology Showcase Featuring One of the first Zero-Emission

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South Coast AQMD to Host Technology Showcase Featuring One of the first Zero-Emission

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South Coast AQMD

March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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$120 million available for projects that promote healthy forests and reduce wildfire risk

Sacramento – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $120 million for Forest Health projects th

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Calfire

March 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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CSUSB prepares to launch Doctor of Nursing Practice program in fall 2026

PALM DESERT, Calif. – California State University, San Bernardino will launch a new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in fall 2026, expanding advanced nursin

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CSUSB

February 26, 2026 · 4 min read

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$10 million available to strengthen and expand California’s forestry sector

Sacramento – CAL FIRE announced today that it is accepting applications for business and workforce development projects that ad

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Calfire

February 26, 2026 · 2 min read

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CAL FIRE Launches Forest Health Education Campaign

Sacramento, CA — Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) launched a new 2026 forest health media and education campaign. This ca

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Calfire

February 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Mt. San Jacinto College Beach Volleyball Team Earns 3C2A Scholar Team Recognition

Menifee, CA – February 10, 2026— Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) is proud to announce that its Beach Volleyball team has been named a California Community College At

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Mt. San Jacinto College

February 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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Hospitality management students from CSUSB Palm Desert Campus receive scholarships from Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation

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CSUSB

February 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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MEDIA SENSATION TRISHA PAYTAS IS BRINGING HER ‘AN EVENING WITH TRISHA PAYTAS’ SHOW TO FANTASY SPRINGS ON MAY 9, 2026

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Fantasy Springs

February 5, 2026 · 2 min read

State budget proposal jeopardizes years of progress on homelessness, warn local government officials and housing and homelessness advocates

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State budget proposal jeopardizes years of progress on homelessness, warn local government officials and housing and homelessness advocates

Sacramento – City leaders, county officials, homeless advocates, and affordable housing providers are raising the alarm with state leaders on the threat to progress

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Kayla Sherwood

February 5, 2026 · 3 min read

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California Expands Data-Driven Road Safety Initiative to Save Lives; Designates Varner Road in Thousand Palms as a Priority Corridor

Pilot program launched last September aims to reduce severe crashes in high-risk areas; Varner Road follows Avalon Blvd in Los Angeles County as a designated corridor

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Calsta

February 5, 2026 · 3 min read

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CAL FIRE Investigators Complete Investigation of Oakdale Fire

Sacramento – Today, the CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OS

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Calfire

February 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Nationwide Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor

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Travis Doster

January 28, 2026 · 3 min read

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

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U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

January 22, 2026 – Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December an

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NFPA

January 28, 2026 · 4 min read