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Heat wave, storms may spark wildfires in Oregon, Calif.

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Heat wave, storms may spark wildfires in Oregon, Calif.

Temperatures of 100 degrees were expected in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Northern California that have been under heat warnings. The heat wave and the potential for lightning strikes could worsen forest fire conditions. In the west, there are 81 major fires in 12 states that burn 2,500 square miles, says the National Interagency Fire … Read more

Calif. bill to require gender-neutral kids’ sections at some retailers

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Calif. bill to require gender-neutral kids' sections at some retailers

Retail stores in California may need to become more gender neutral under the proposed legislation. State lawmakers are debating a new bill banning department stores with more than 500 employees from segregating products for children by gender. The restriction would prohibit separate areas and signage, and require online retailers with a physical location in the … Read more