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Berkeley Hills homeowners ordered to remove vegetation under new wildfire safety rules

Hundreds of homeowners in the Berkeley Hills are being directed to remove vegetation surrounding their homes as part of a newly enforced wildfire prevention measure that took effect at the beginning of the year. The regulation, which became active on January 1, requires properties to maintain a clear buffer zone to reduce the risk of fire spreading in residential areas prone to wildfires. Under the new fire safety rules, all combustible vegetation and growth must be cleared within f

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13 Jan 2026 12:37 PM 204 views

Berkeley Hills homeowners ordered to remove vegetation under new wildfire safety rules

Hundreds of homeowners in the Berkeley Hills are being directed to remove vegetation surrounding their homes as part of a newly enforced wildfire prevention measure that took effect at the beginning of the year. The regulation, which became active on January 1, requires properties to maintain a clear buffer zone to reduce the risk of fire spreading in residential areas prone to wildfires. Under the new fire safety rules, all combustible vegetation and growth must be cleared within f

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Community FoodBank of New Jersey delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has launched one of its largest annual holiday efforts, distributing tens of thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes to families across the state. The organization, based in Hillside, prepared an extensive operation aimed at easing food insecurity as residents prepare for the holiday season. According to officials, more than 35,000 meal boxes will be delivered throughout November, accompanied by an estimated 83,000 turkeys, roasters, and hams intended to help

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24 Nov 2025 13:44 PM 169 views

Community FoodBank of New Jersey delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey has launched one of its largest annual holiday efforts, distributing tens of thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes to families across the state. The organization, based in Hillside, prepared an extensive operation aimed at easing food insecurity as residents prepare for the holiday season. According to officials, more than 35,000 meal boxes will be delivered throughout November, accompanied by an estimated 83,000 turkeys, roasters, and hams intended to help

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New Jersey earthquake clusters continue with 24 quakes recorded so far in 2025

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Hillsdale around noon on Tuesday, adding to a series of seismic events that have affected parts of New Jersey this year. Experts believe this tremor was likely an aftershock from the magnitude 3.0 earthquake that hit near Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday night. Earlier in January, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded near Paramus, showing that Bergen County and its surrounding areas continue to experience frequent seismic activity. According to

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06 Aug 2025 11:49 AM 714 views

New Jersey earthquake clusters continue with 24 quakes recorded so far in 2025

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Hillsdale around noon on Tuesday, adding to a series of seismic events that have affected parts of New Jersey this year. Experts believe this tremor was likely an aftershock from the magnitude 3.0 earthquake that hit near Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday night. Earlier in January, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded near Paramus, showing that Bergen County and its surrounding areas continue to experience frequent seismic activity. According to

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Heir to Hills Bros. Coffee empire charged after Tesla plant car rampage

A disturbing incident unfolded near the Tesla plant in Fremont, California, where Austin Hills, the 45-year-old heir to the prominent Hills Bros. Coffee family, now faces serious felony charges. The case has drawn widespread attention not only because of Hills' lineage but also due to the bizarre and aggressive nature of the events that led to his arrest. According to court documents, the incident began around 3:15 a.m. last Thursday when Hills, driving a Land Rover, allege

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18 Jun 2025 08:51 AM 513 views

Heir to Hills Bros. Coffee empire charged after Tesla plant car rampage

A disturbing incident unfolded near the Tesla plant in Fremont, California, where Austin Hills, the 45-year-old heir to the prominent Hills Bros. Coffee family, now faces serious felony charges. The case has drawn widespread attention not only because of Hills' lineage but also due to the bizarre and aggressive nature of the events that led to his arrest. According to court documents, the incident began around 3:15 a.m. last Thursday when Hills, driving a Land Rover, allege

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Berkeley hills residents divided over EMBER wildfire prevention rules near homes

As the Bay Area braces for hotter temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires, fire safety has become a growing concern in the Berkeley Hills. This elevated risk has led to the introduction of the EMBER proposal—Effective Mitigations for Berkeley Ember Resilience—an initiative aimed at making homes more fire-resilient. However, the proposal has ignited strong reactions among residents, with some questioning its feasibility and fairness. George Perez Velez, a lon

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29 May 2025 08:43 AM 736 views

Berkeley hills residents divided over EMBER wildfire prevention rules near homes

As the Bay Area braces for hotter temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires, fire safety has become a growing concern in the Berkeley Hills. This elevated risk has led to the introduction of the EMBER proposal—Effective Mitigations for Berkeley Ember Resilience—an initiative aimed at making homes more fire-resilient. However, the proposal has ignited strong reactions among residents, with some questioning its feasibility and fairness. George Perez Velez, a lon

Nature

7 Hidden Summer Getaways in India Beyond the Crowded Himalayas

With airfares surging and popular summer destinations like Manali, Shimla, and Leh bursting at the seams, Indian travelers are beginning to look elsewhere for their much-needed seasonal reprieve. While the Himalayas have long been the go-to for beating the heat, there’s a whole other side to India’s summer landscape cooler, quieter, and far less discovered. Whether you crave mountain mist, tribal culture, or coffee-scented valleys, these seven lesser-known destinations beyond the

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07 May 2025 06:04 AM 1.06k views

7 Hidden Summer Getaways in India Beyond the Crowded Himalayas

With airfares surging and popular summer destinations like Manali, Shimla, and Leh bursting at the seams, Indian travelers are beginning to look elsewhere for their much-needed seasonal reprieve. While the Himalayas have long been the go-to for beating the heat, there’s a whole other side to India’s summer landscape cooler, quieter, and far less discovered. Whether you crave mountain mist, tribal culture, or coffee-scented valleys, these seven lesser-known destinations beyond the

Travel & Vacation

One Dead, Several injured in Houston house party shooting

A late-night house party in southeast Houston turned deadly early Sunday morning, leaving at least one person dead and several others critically injured in a mass shooting incident. Authorities from the Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:50 a.m. on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill, according to HPD Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu. Cantu stated during a press briefing that multiple 911 calls alerted law enforcement to the scene, where officers arriv

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05 May 2025 08:35 AM 841 views

One Dead, Several injured in Houston house party shooting

A late-night house party in southeast Houston turned deadly early Sunday morning, leaving at least one person dead and several others critically injured in a mass shooting incident. Authorities from the Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:50 a.m. on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill, according to HPD Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu. Cantu stated during a press briefing that multiple 911 calls alerted law enforcement to the scene, where officers arriv

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Rare Twin-Headed Snake Thrives at Berkeley Pet Facility

In a rare and fascinating event, a two-headed California kingsnake was born at a pet facility in Berkeley, and has already beaten the odds by surviving beyond the early stages of life. The creature, named Angel and Zeke, has two fully functional heads sharing one body—a condition known scientifically as bicephaly. Occurring in approximately one out of every 100,000 reptile births, the survival of such animals is exceedingly uncommon. The male kingsnake hatchling was discover

Agriculture & Forestry

01 May 2025 07:44 AM 1.09k views

Rare Twin-Headed Snake Thrives at Berkeley Pet Facility

In a rare and fascinating event, a two-headed California kingsnake was born at a pet facility in Berkeley, and has already beaten the odds by surviving beyond the early stages of life. The creature, named Angel and Zeke, has two fully functional heads sharing one body—a condition known scientifically as bicephaly. Occurring in approximately one out of every 100,000 reptile births, the survival of such animals is exceedingly uncommon. The male kingsnake hatchling was discover

Agriculture & Forestry

Liberty Hill ISD Faces Rapid Growth, Santa Rita Middle Over Capacity for 2025 School Year

Rapid growth across Williamson County is reshaping the once-rural town of Liberty Hill, bringing a surge in development, new residents, and pressing challenges for local schools. “When I moved out here 5 years ago, it was very calm, very country,” said Natalie Menteer, a Liberty Hill resident. “Now, apartments going up, homes going up, a lot of businesses it’s growing fast.” That growth is being felt acutely in Liberty Hill ISD (LHISD), where student enrollment i

Education & Training

24 Apr 2025 09:00 AM 1.2k views

Liberty Hill ISD Faces Rapid Growth, Santa Rita Middle Over Capacity for 2025 School Year

Rapid growth across Williamson County is reshaping the once-rural town of Liberty Hill, bringing a surge in development, new residents, and pressing challenges for local schools. “When I moved out here 5 years ago, it was very calm, very country,” said Natalie Menteer, a Liberty Hill resident. “Now, apartments going up, homes going up, a lot of businesses it’s growing fast.” That growth is being felt acutely in Liberty Hill ISD (LHISD), where student enrollment i

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Berkeley Hills homeowners ordered to remove vegetation under new wildfire safety rules

Berkeley Hills homeowners ordered to remove vegetation under new wildfire safety rules

Community FoodBank of New Jersey delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes

Community FoodBank of New Jersey delivers thousands of Thanksgiving meal boxes

New Jersey earthquake clusters continue with 24 quakes recorded so far in 2025

New Jersey earthquake clusters continue with 24 quakes recorded so far in 2025

Heir to Hills Bros. Coffee empire charged after Tesla plant car rampage

Heir to Hills Bros. Coffee empire charged after Tesla plant car rampage

Berkeley hills residents divided over EMBER wildfire prevention rules near homes

Berkeley hills residents divided over EMBER wildfire prevention rules near homes

7 Hidden Summer Getaways in India Beyond the Crowded Himalayas

7 Hidden Summer Getaways in India Beyond the Crowded Himalayas

One Dead, Several injured in Houston house party shooting

One Dead, Several injured in Houston house party shooting

Rare Twin-Headed Snake Thrives at Berkeley Pet Facility

Rare Twin-Headed Snake Thrives at Berkeley Pet Facility

Liberty Hill ISD Faces Rapid Growth, Santa Rita Middle Over Capacity for 2025 School Year

Liberty Hill ISD Faces Rapid Growth, Santa Rita Middle Over Capacity for 2025 School Year

​California proposes first-ever standard for insurance coverage on wildfire smoke damage

Rajasthan, Punjab on High Alert After Operation Sindoor Strikes

5 Tax-Free Investments for Building a Strong Financial Strategy

Labor Day Weekend crowds expected at Jersey Shore despite Hurricane Erin erosion

US commerce secretary attacks India over corn imports amid ethanol push and trade talks

Union Cabinet Approves 'One Nation, One Election' Proposal Amid Controversy

Intel stock falls after President Trump demands CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over China ties

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Severe storms threaten Chicago with flash floods, hail, and tornado risk into Friday night

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California proposes first-ever standard for insurance coverage on wildfire smoke damage

California proposes first-ever standard for insurance coverage on wildfire smoke damage