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African Americans
Stefi Mar

Historic Black Baltimore Community Secures $3.15M Federal Grant for Flood Relief

After decades of persistent flooding and property damage, Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a federal grant to the tune of $3.15 million for flood resiliency and mitigation upgrades. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), alongside Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier and leaders from Turner Station Conservation Teams, announced the funding on March 12.

Stefi Mar April 7, 2026
LA Fires
Stefi Mar

History making fire shatters lives and homes

I was rolling down Interstate-5 cruising about 70 mpg, after a recent visit with some family and friends of distinction in Livermore, California. Like most people, after a trip long or short I’m always happy to get home. It was just 10- minutes away from my front door.

Stefi Mar January 14, 2025
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to Aid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact. The troops, from Fort Liberty, North Carolina, are tasked with delivering critical supplies, including food and water, to the hardest-hit areas. The White House claims that the deployment will improve FEMA’s capacity to reach communities cut off by floodwaters and debris as the administration steps up its assistance for those who are storm-affected.

Stefi Mar October 8, 2024
Local
Stefi Mar

Prepare for Extreme Heat with “Heat Ready CA”

High temperatures during summer are typical, but as the planet continues to become hotter and drier, Californians should be prepared to feel record temperatures and experience extreme heat events.

Stefi Mar July 18, 2023
African Americans
James Luckey

With All This Rain, Safety On The Road Is Crucial

facebooktwitterinstagram Because of harsh weather, it doesn’t hurt to refresh our memories regarding some best practices to help avoid crashes. John Jones, III is the

James Luckey April 4, 2023
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

Severe Storms Continue to Strike California; How to Prepare and What Resources Are Available to Residents

At this point, California is no stranger to large and damaging storms. The saga continues as much of the state will be affected by heavy rain in the coming days and throughout the month. On average, residents will see two – five inches of rainfall with some areas seeing over eight inches. These high-powered storms pose a threat to communities throughout the state.

Stefi Mar March 14, 2023