NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) – As wildfires get larger and deadlier, one local school district is on the frontlines clearing danger away from classrooms. In Nevada County, the place where kids go to learn is also surrounded by some of the most dangerous fire risks in the state. READ MORE: Stockton Couple Identified As Major Drug Suppliers In Amador County, Sheriff Says Nevada City School District Superintendent Monica Daughterty wants to be ready. “It kind of makes your stomach turn for sure because you do, as a member of this community and somebody working at the school, feel that responsibility for the students,” she said. Her district partnered with the Nevada County Fire Safe Council and the California Conservation Corp to learn more about the safety needs on campus. “We have a lot of lessons that have been learned from the Camp Fire,” said Nevada Fire Safe Council Executive Director Jamie Jones. Several years ago in Paradise, thousands of students were evacuated. Photos … [Read more...] about Nevada City School District Completes Massive Tree Clearing Project In Effort To Protect Students From Wildfire Danger
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Premier League leader Manchester City stunned by 10-man Leeds United
(CNN) Two goals from Stuart Dallas saw Leeds United secure an unlikely 2-1 victory against Premier League leader Manchester City, despite having captain Liam Cooper sent off in the first half. Man City looked far more likely to get the winner after Ferran Torres had equalized for the home side, but Dallas' breakaway goal in stoppage time handed Leeds the win. It was the fourth league defeat of the season for Pep Guardiola's Man City, which is 14 points clear at the top of the table ahead of a crucial Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund next week. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and features Leeds had only two shots throughout Saturday's game compared to City's 29, but it proved enough to get the win and move into the top half of the table. Read More "It's a great result for us," Dallas told BT Sport. "It was tough out there today. It's hard enough against any team with 11 men, never mind against Man City with 10. … [Read more...] about Premier League leader Manchester City stunned by 10-man Leeds United
Transportation Crews Sent Out Across New York City For Pothole Blitz
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Transportation crews were out on pothole patrol Saturday. Sixty crews fanned out across the five boroughs in a blitz to fill in potholes on residential streets and highways. READ MORE: Police: Mike Kushnir Arrested In Connection To Stabbing Death Of 17-Year-Old Gerado Rivas In Washington Heights The roads really took a beating this winter from all the snow and ice. DOT officials say crews have already filled more than 65,000 potholes this year. READ MORE: Caught On Camera: Suspects On Motorcycle Snatch Chain Off Pedestrian's Neck In Washington Heights “It’s not just for motorists and for cyclists, but it’s for everybody who uses our streets, including the pedestrians, those who participate in the Open Streets program, Open Restaurants,” said New York City DOT Commissioner Henry Gutman. The DOT says high season for potholes is December to June. Officials say the average response time to a request to fix one is about three days. MORE NEWS: … [Read more...] about Transportation Crews Sent Out Across New York City For Pothole Blitz
Modesto, Vallejo Top List Of Cities With Fewest Homes For Sale In Our Region
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The pandemic has created a real estate climate in the U.S. like no other, and the housing market is still feeling its effects. When the COVID pandemic began, public health concerns and stay-at-home orders slowed the market down as buyers and sellers held back. Over the course of the year, demand rebounded and increased household savings led to more people — especially first-time buyers in the millennial generation — entering the market. READ MORE: Stockton Couple Identified As Major Drug Suppliers In Amador County, Sheriff Says In addition, those with families were seeing more space and amenities for school and remote work, which also drove up demand. Despite strong interest from buyers, the supply of homes hasn’t been able to keep up. In a typical year, the number of active listings and the median list price for homes stays roughly in sync, following the seasonality of the real estate market. In 2020, however, there was a divergence as prices continued … [Read more...] about Modesto, Vallejo Top List Of Cities With Fewest Homes For Sale In Our Region
Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. CAIRO (AP) – Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor. Zahi Hawass said that archaeologists found brick houses, artifacts, and tools from pharaonic times at the site of the 3,000-year-old lost city. It dates back to Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty, whose reign is considered a golden era for ancient Egypt . "This is really a large city that was lost... The inscription that found inside here says that this city was called: ‘The dazzling Aten’," Hawass told reporters at the site. Archeologists started excavating in the area last year, searching for the mortuary temple of boy King Tutankhamun. However, within weeks they found mud brick formations that eventually turned out to be a well-preserved large city. … [Read more...] about Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city