Stories tagged with: boost
Lowes Acquires Artisan Design Group for $1.3 Billion to Boost Pro Offerings
Lowe’s Companies has announced a significant move to strengthen its competitive position against Home Depot by acquiring Artisan Design Group (ADG) for $1.3 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Lowe’s Pro offerings by tapping into a new distribution channel within a fragmented market estimated... Read More.
New Airboats Boost CDFWs Fight Against Avian Diseases
California Department Fish and Wildlife has some shiny new tools in the fight against avian influenza and other wild bird diseases. Five new Diamondback airboats were delivered recently to CDFW’s Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area with one additional boat arriving the first week in... Read More.
Simpson University Red Hawks Boost Offensive Line with Modoc’s Adin Benson Signing
The Simpson University Red Hawks have strengthened their offensive line by signing Adin Benson, a prominent offensive lineman from Modoc High School. Benson, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 250 pounds, was instrumental in Modoc's playoff run last season, known for his effective blocking skills.... Read More.
$70 Million in Federal Funds to Boost California Wildfire Prevention Efforts
As California prepares for another challenging wildfire season, federal officials have announced a major investment in wildfire prevention. U.S. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) met with key forestry leaders to discuss the allocation of $75 million in federal funding for shaded fuel breaks, with $70... Read More.
Plumas County Supervisors Reallocate Federal Funds to Boost Economic Recovery and Innovation
The Plumas County Board of Supervisors authorized the allocation of federal funds to aid in the county's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a total of $481,000 distributed in various amounts. Each of the county’s four chambers of commerce and the Indian Valley Innovation... Read More.
Californias Water Supply Gets a Boost from Late Autumn Storms
A series of strong storms in late November and early December have helped boost statewide precipitation levels, pushing them slightly above average for this time of year. These storms have also improved reservoir levels, offering a positive outlook for California’s water supply after a... Read More.
California’s New Laws Set to Transform Nightlife and Boost Urban Recovery
Starting January 1, alcohol and cannabis sales may expand in certain areas of California due to two new laws intended to boost foot traffic in central city areas, which have not fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 969, introduced by state Senator... Read More.
Californias Bold Infrastructure Boost Paves the Way for Safer, Greener Communities
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated $830 million at its December meeting to fund a broad range of investments to improve access and safety, provide sustainable projects and help support the infrastructural backbone of the globe’s fifth-largest economy. Guided by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Build... Read More.
Lassen County’s 1% Sales Tax Measure Aims to Boost Law Enforcement Funding in November Election
With less than a week remaining until the November General Election, Lassen County is banking on a proposed 1% sales tax increase to fund local law enforcement and public safety.District 1 Supervisor Chris Gallagher, in an interview with Sierra Daily News, stated that if... Read More.
