Author: Julia Mehalko

California will impose water restrictions for the first time in the state’s history. These permanent restrictions come after California’s Water Resources Control Board has finally approved a policy that has long been debated. Environmental activists and many government officials have wanted to see water restrictions throughout the state, as they believe it will help California as a whole, particularly during droughts. Water Restrictions in California Source: SHTTEFAN/Unsplash The Water Resources Control Board has officially approved a policy that has been in the works for years. The policy, coined Making Conservation a California Way of Life, was first pushed by legislation…

Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has been heavily criticized by many Florida residents as much of the state is still dealing with massive storms that have left their streets underwater. As 2024’s hurricane season has already gotten off to a deadly and dangerous start, many are blaming DeSantis for what’s sure to be a difficult summer. A Once in a Lifetime Weather Event Source: Dimitri Lesy/Unsplash Just last month, much of Southern Florida experienced what is being called a once-in-a-lifetime weather event after more than 20 inches of rain fell on cities within only one week. This incredibly strong rainstorm…

Over the past few months, conservative Christians have made a concerted effort to push religion in public schools, which has led to many legal cases popping up around the country. This religious push has led to a further blurring of the church and state lines. Many critics of these Republicans have fought back against this attempt to raise one religion over others. Louisiana’s New State Law Source: Pixabay/Pexels Louisiana was one of the first U.S. states to begin this new agenda to push Christian values above other religious values — and to add religion into public schools in a way…

A new lawsuit is trying to quickly halt Louisiana’s newest religious push in public schools, as the state government has recently passed a law that requires all public schools in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments. This lawsuit is brought forth by various organizations on behalf of nine Louisiana families that are of multiple faiths. Louisiana’s New Religious Law Source: Jim Plylar/Wikimedia Commons Last month, Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 71 into law. This law forces all public schools in the state to display a state-approved version of the Ten Commandments. This poster-sized display must contain “large,…

Residents throughout California are worried that the state’s power grid will fail to hold up amid an ongoing historic heat wave that has caused triple-digit temperatures in various regions of the Golden State. These concerns have become so loud that officials have had to come out and reassure Californians. However, worries still remain. California’s Heat Wave Source: Cesar Cid/Unsplash Much of California is currently going through yet another heat wave that has resulted in excessive heat warnings. Record-breaking temperatures have been seen in various parts of the state. Palm Springs has recently broken a record after the heat wave brought…

A man living in a suburban community just outside of Chicago was recently left reeling after he discovered his property tax had skyrocketed by more than 3,000%, from last year’s $1,800 tax to a more than $30,000 tax this year. This shocking increase in property taxes has become a local story in the Chicago area, especially as this man has revealed he may have to leave his home. A 1950s Home Outside of Chicago Source: Neal E. Johnson/Unsplash Darryl Lloyd recently opened up about his infuriating property tax situation. In 2006, Lloyd bought a home built in the 1950s in…

Californians are shocked after Governor Gavin Newsom changed the restaurant “junk fee” ban that was passed last year. This sudden change on the governor’s part comes as a surprise to many, especially as the bill was widely supported when it was introduced last year. This change by Newsom also comes at the very last minute. Eliminating Hidden Surcharges Source: Karolina Kaboompics/Pexels Last year, the California legislature got to work on finally eliminating hidden surcharges, also frequently called “junk fees”. These hidden fees are added to the bill before a customer pays. However, these customers often don’t even realize these fees…

The European Space Agency (ESA) has just released stunning new photos of a huge, Grand Canyon-sized “scar” on the surface of the planet Mars. While scientists have explained that Mars actually has many of these scars, this is the first few photos released that show an enormous scar in such high definition. The ESA’s Ongoing Mission Source: NASA/JPL/Corby Waste/Wikimedia Commons These new images come from the ESA’s Mars Express, a Mars orbiter that was first launched in 2003. For decades now, the Mars Express has been orbiting the Red Planet to collect vital information about one of Earth’s nearest neighbors.…

Financial guru Dave Ramsey has opened up about his thoughts on the ongoing California Exodus, which has seen many residents of the Golden State leave their homes to move elsewhere. Many Californians have chosen to start over in another state because of how expensive California has become across the board. According to Ramsey, people are therefore fleeing the state because they’re doing simple math. An Ongoing California Exodus Source: Erik Mclean/Unsplash For the past almost 10 years, countless Californians have chosen to leave the state and buy a home in another, more affordable state. This exodus really took off, however,…

Many Californians have blasted Governor Gavin Newsom as he has fled the Golden State during a period of intense struggle. Dangerous and potentially deadly wildfires have popped up around the state during the same time a brutal heat wave has caused record temperatures in many counties. These critics have bashed the governor as he hits the campaign trail for President Joe Biden. Rampaging California Wildfires Source: Ross Stone/Unsplash Currently, the Golden State is battling various wildfires. Firefighters around the state are struggling to combat these raging flames. Already, many communities have been forced to evacuate. Thousands of Californians have had…