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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 After near-record wet weather this month , California officials announced Thursday that they plan to significantly increase water deliveries from state-managed reservoirs, including Lake Oroville, a move likely to help ease water shortages in many communities across the state. The California Department of Water Resources estimates that it will provide 30% of the water requested by municipal and agricultural water agencies this year, up from the 5% projected in early December. While still below demand, the allocation, if it holds, would be the most water provided since 2019. The announcement provides at least some relief for cities and towns reliant on state water shipments, which include several in Santa Clara County, the East Bay’s Tri-Valley and Napa County. Many areas have been scrambling to find new water supplies while eyeing the possibility of more cuts for customers out of fear of … [Read more...] about California boosts water deliveries to highest level in years thanks to storms

A Texas border county judge said Thursday on CNN that President Joe Biden is not addressing the border crisis amid an overflow of migrants. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez first explained that border patrol agents have expressed concern that when Title 42 , which is expected to end in coming days, is rescinded, “the influx will be overwhelming and turn a manageable situation to an unmanageable situation.” Cortez said some of the migrants could be sick or criminals, before adding the Biden administration and Congress need to work on fixing the immigration system to make it easier for migrants to legally come over. (RELATED: ‘You Just Said We Need More Money’: John Roberts Grills Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna On The Border) “We have outdated laws that Congress needs to look into and our president needs to provide leadership.” “We have a leak, we need a plumber to come and stop the leak, and instead, what we’re doing is we’re sending us more buckets to hold the … [Read more...] about Texas Judge Says We ‘Have A Leak’ At Border And Biden Is Sending ‘More Buckets To Hold The Water’

0 Schools See the latest announcement from Irving Independent School District. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Irving Independent School District: Bernardo Frias January 13, 2023 Growing up, class of 2012 MacArthur High School graduate Jett Beachum watched the local 10 o’clock news every night with his mother. Now, he gets to be the one on TV as he recently started his new job as a Sports Reporter/Producer for CBS 11. “It’s always been a dream of mine to come back home, and truthfully I never expected it to be this soon,” says Beachum. “This industry is tough, and jobs in a top-five market only open every once in a while. It still hasn’t set in. I feel so blessed, and I’m still kind of in a dream state.” Beachum became enamored with the sports world after being actively involved as a kid and from getting a chance to sit back and be a fan, as he watched his older brothers … [Read more...] about Irving ISD: Irving ISD Alum’s Journey Comes Full Circle

The San Francisco Bay Area is expected to see the highest temperatures of the week on Thursday, and some locations in the North Bay are forecast to approach a balmy 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The warmup isn't forecast to last long, with cooler temperatures and a slight chance for rain expected over the weekend, and downtown San Francisco is forecast to dip below 40 degrees for the first time this year early next week. Amid a spell of dry weather and an overnight offshore wind event, the Bay Area is expected to warm up on Thursday morning. The weather service forecasts widespread 60s across the Bay Area with the mercury likely to soar above 70 degrees in some spots around the North Bay, especially in the Santa Rosa area and northward along the U.S. Highway 101 corridor, on Thursday afternoon. "These winds are technically Diablo winds," Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist with the weather service, told SFGATE. "As they come down from the higher … [Read more...] about Highest temperatures of the week coming to the Bay Area on Thursday

The San Francisco Bay Area is expected to see the highest temperatures of the week on Thursday, and some locations in the North Bay are forecast to approach a balmy 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The warmup isn't forecast to last long, with cooler temperatures and a slight chance for rain expected over the weekend, and downtown San Francisco is forecast to dip below 40 degrees for the first time this year early next week. Offshore winds kicked up across the region overnight with gusts over 50 mph recorded in the mountains of the North Bay and East Bay. "These winds are technically Diablo winds," Dalton Behringer, a meteorologist with the weather service, told SFGATE. "As they come down from the higher terrain, the air compresses and essentially warms up because it's being compressed. It's called compressional heating. We have seen some winds calm a bit this morning. Through the day, winds should calm gradually." Amid a spell of dry weather and an … [Read more...] about Bay Area headed for a cold spell with possible rain coming soon

0 Arts & Entertainment The acrobats of Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical troupe in the world, are coming to Montgomery County in 2018. Justin Heinze , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply OAKS, PA — The acrobats of Cirque du Soleil, the largest theatrical troupe in the world, are coming to Montgomery County in 2018. The new show, Volta, will be performed near the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, just off of Route 422, a spokesperson for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board confirmed on Tuesday. While limited details have been made available thus far, Cirque du Soleil will build a massive tent at that location capable of holding up to 2,500 seats. Volta, the latest touring show of Cirque du Soleil, is themed around extreme sports, according to their website. Acts include parkour, rope skipping, roller skating, contemporary dance, use of bungees, batons, acrobatic ladders, unicycles, … [Read more...] about Cirque du Soleil Coming To Montgomery County In 2018