Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lake County due to a fire that has destroyed 30 structures and covered 75 acres, with only 10 percent contained as of Sunday afternoon. The blaze, known as the Boyles Fire, began as a vegetation fire in Clearlake near Dam Road and Boyles Avenue, prompting evacuation orders for areas inside of HWY 53 in Clearlake.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives. Full Article
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