California Water Rights Holders Can Get Certified in Water Measurement

California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to take the water measurements themselves, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering in-person training to receive certification on Dec. 1 in Davis.At the workshop,... Read More.

US Mint Ends Penny Production as Costs Rise and Usage Declines

The U.S. Mint has officially ended production of the penny, a decision driven by rising costs and the coin’s diminishing role in today’s economy. The final pennies were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, where the 1-cent coin has been made since 1793, following the... Read More.

CalFire Contract County Defined

What’s a “Contract County”?California’s fire protection system is unique. While CAL FIRE directly operates 21 Units statewide, six counties run a little differently: Marin, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange.In these counties, the county’s fire department provides day-to-day fire protection and prevention... Read More.