The discovery of a single mated female Mediterranean fruit fly has led to a 71 square mile quarantine in southern Alameda County, aimed at eradicating the invasive pest. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is overseeing the efforts, with residents and fruit growers within the designated area required to adhere to quarantine regulations. The affected region is bordered by Highway 84 to the north, with a focus on controlling the spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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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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