Fearing additional fire hazards and the often deadly consequences of downed trees, the state's power companies are preparing for widespread outages for thousands of residents. Pacific Gas and Electric has already reported its first shutoffs across the Bay Area. … [Read more...] about As California sees dangerous wind gusts, Hawaiian islands hit with flash flooding
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US states see small protests ahead of Joe Biden inauguration
Authorities were on high alert when on Saturday a man with a loaded handgun, shoddy credentials and more than 500 rounds of ammunition was arrested at a security checkpoint near the Capitol. … [Read more...] about US states see small protests ahead of Joe Biden inauguration
Parler is back online — barely: Here’s everything you need to know
Can users say anything they want on Parler? No. Parler, like other social networks, has a list of rules that users agree to when they join the site. Parler doesn't allow terrorists, spam, unsolicited ads, pornography, threats to harm, blackmail, and content that glorifies violence against animals. … [Read more...] about Parler is back online — barely: Here’s everything you need to know
Best Wireless Charging Pads for Galaxy S8 in 2021
For a sleek and stylish option, check out the ESR Mini Portable Wireless Charger which is small, light, and highly portable for the frequent traveler — but if you do snag it you'll also want to pick up an Anker Quick Charge 3.0 Wall Charger to go with it since it doesn't come with a wall adapter in the box. … [Read more...] about Best Wireless Charging Pads for Galaxy S8 in 2021
’Slum’ charges fly in fracas over affordable housing in S.F.’s Sunset District
“That is the best way to show neighbors that affordable housing can bring benefits to the community,” he said. “There is always going to be a few very loud voices in the room that are going to object to having low-income people moving into the neighborhood. They go to the meetings and write letters. But there are a lot of quieter people who want the housing. Those are the ones we need to organize.” … [Read more...] about ’Slum’ charges fly in fracas over affordable housing in S.F.’s Sunset District