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The fall season, especially around the end of daylight saving time, prompts plenty of reminders regarding home fire safety. A Minnesota official says there are things people tend to overlook, and that there are options for at-risk households. Turning back your clock is often linked with messaging to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. ...
Today is National Civics Day, rooted in history and a reminder of the importance of learning the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. On this date in 1787, the first Federalist Papers were published and used as a philosophical basis for the U.S. Constitution. ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when people unite in support of those impacted by this prevalent disease. However, the financial burden that follows a cancer diagnosis is often overlooked. Coastal Credit Union, the American Cancer Society and Kane Realty have organized "Connected for a Cure," an event to provide families with financial knowledge for navigating what to do after a diagnosis. ...
A California group formed after the firestorm that leveled the town of Paradise is stepping up to help Maui recover from its own disaster last month. Leaders from the Medspire nonprofit mobile clinic in Paradise donated money and expertise to medical staff on Maui. Elisabeth Gundersen, Medspire co-founder, said a mentor program is being formed to pair survivors from Maui with people from Paradise who can help people deal with insurance companies, aid programs and post-traumatic stress. ...
Oceanside's John Gundersen, 77, didn't find out the secret behind his birth until a visit to his adoptive home in Norway 12 years ago, where he discovered he was the product of the Nazi's pure-blood Aryan baby-making campaign during World War II.