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fromKqed
3 days ago

How Ember Stomp Is Helping Marin Get Fire-Ready, 1 Go Bag at a Time | KQED

Children climbed up fire engines, gripped hoses, and fired bursts of water to knock down wooden flames in the windows of small model houses. Local gardening experts offered tips on growing native plants. Welcome to Ember Stomp, a free festival hosted by the nonprofit Fire Safe Marin, focused on wildfire safety and preparedness. Held at the Marin Civic Center last month - home to the county fair - Ember Stomp felt like a small-town music festival, complete with food trucks and kid-friendly activities.
Environment
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city's narrative. Here's how she's trying.

Barbara Lee emphasizes optimism, cites declining crime, streamlined permits, restored fire stations, secured funding, and seeks governance reforms during a shortened mayoral term.
Higher education
fromKqed
1 month ago

Silicon Valley Schools Launch Nation's First Free Meal Program for College Students | KQED

In-person students enrolled in 6+ units receive weekly meal cards ($30–$60) for cafeteria purchases; program costs ~$2.5 million annually funded by local property taxes.
London
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 months ago

Fans staying in Wembley could be charged 'visitor levy' tax

A proposed visitor levy in Wembley could generate funding for local improvements, countering the challenges of tourism.
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