Palm tree hit by lightning
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Just be upfront about goal of program
SAN DIEGO — How in the world was the Obama administration able to round up and deport nearly 1 million people over the last two and a half years? No doubt, the people at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency are good at their jobs. But what’s their secret? Two words: Secure Communities. When first [...]
Lightning strike causes Fairfield tree fire during thunderstorm
FAIRFIELD — A thunderstorm that swept through Fairfield Wednesday morning was bad news for a palm tree on Woolner Avenue that was set on fire by a lightning strike, according to the Fairfield Fire Department. Firefighters initially got a report at 8:37 a.m. on both a tree and house on fire, but when they arrived [...]
Dropout report system whitewashes local schools
Any week now, the state Department of Education will issue its annual report on the number of school dropouts in California. Note, the term is no longer “high school dropouts” – that’s because a lot of kids today leave the education system long before they ever arrive in high school. Because of budget cuts that [...]
Fairfield commission nixes one June meet, adds special session
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Planning Commission has canceled one meeting this month but will add a special meeting to handle pending business. The regular meeting of June 8 will not occur, according to a city news release. Instead, the commission will conduct a special meeting June 15 and will have its regular meeting June 22. [...]
Scholarships are inspiring
How wonderful to read such a positive news story! The article about San Francisco Giant Brian Wilson creating two Air Force scholarships (5/31/11) brought such a smile to my face. Not only is Brian a fantastic role model for his actions on the baseball field, but now in his personal life as well. I hope [...]
