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Gilroy Garlic Festival Mass Shooting

New federal legislation is needed to replace the weapons ban that expired in 1994.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - I am saddened at the killing on July 28, 2019, of 6-year old Stephen Romero, 13-year old Kayla Salazar, and 25-year old Trevor Irby, and the wounding 12 others at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival by a 19-year old Gilroy, California native using an AK-47 type semiautomatic assault weapon.

The killer was killed by police.

Greed Fuels Drug Addiction Recovery Efforts

Is "Harm Reduction" actually "Harm Promotion" in the opioid/drug epidemic?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Anyone questioning how the U.S. has become a killing field in the opioid/drug epidemic going back randomly to 1999? Let me break it down for you, taken from the National Register:

In 1995, the amount of kilos of oxycodone approved for sale in the U.S. was 4,794,000. In 2013, the amount of kilos of oxycodone approved for sale in the U.S. was 153,750,000 (32x's the 1995 volume).

DIY: How To Install React on Windows

React is an open-source library used to develop web applications, based on JavaScript.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This guide is meant for Windows users and will take you through the installation process of React as well as the Node JS.

We will begin with Node JS and then continue to the installation of React. Node.js executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. It is open source and is a cross-platform JavaScript run-time environment.

Salem Housing Costs Still Too High? Property Trends Suggest Good News Soon

Oregon's average rent increased 10-14% between 2017 and 2018.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state of Oregon ranks second highest in the number of migrants who choose to stay in the state. This places a lot of focus on the discussion of available property and housing.

Around 43.9% of Salem’s population is comprised of renters, based on the data of Best Places, which in turn leads to steeper rental rates in and around Salem. However, if property trends and other recent developments are to be an indicator, there is good news looming.

Red Flags At Amazon Warehouse In Oregon: How Safe Are Working Conditions?

Amazon warehouse employees are speaking out about the working conditions across the nation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Amazon working conditions remain in the spotlight. Such conditions were investigated last week by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This is also not the first time OSHA has dealt with Amazon warehouse complaints. In 2018, the same warehouse in northwest Portland was cited for not having the required safety committee at the fulfillment facility.

Remembering Sculptor Gabriel Ponzanelli, Friend and Mentor

The most recognized and famous Mexican sculptor of the twentieth century has passed.

(COZUMEL, Mexico) - Gabriel Ponzanelli, regarded as one of the world’s greatest sculptors, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Gabriel was a close personal friend for almost 50 years. We first met in Buffalo NY when I was working for the Voice of the Alchemist arts magazine in 1970.

Throughout his life, Gabriel created hundreds of sculptures in numerous cities in Mexico, the US and around the planet.

International Peace Activists Physically Abused by Israeli Soldiers

This is what the Israeli demolition of a Palestinian home looks like. Brutal.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - At 3am yesterday morning, hundreds of Israeli soldiers were sent to a Palestinian neighbourhood called Wadi al-Hummus near East Jerusalem to demolish two homes full of families, and an unfinished building where 350 people had bought apartment spaces for their future homes.

Israel's reason for destroying these homes? Because they were 'too close' to their illegal separation wall.

The Craft Film Series Introduced by Producer Caroline Stallone

“Brew with me” explores the Craft Beer Movement– past, present, and beyond.

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) - The Craft Beer revolution has many beginnings. Brewers in ancient times relied on the favors of a “goddess of brewing.”

Today's women are again moving the beverage industry forward, as their male counterparts explore alongside, creating new food pairings with craft beers, ciders, meads, kombuchas and more.

Can Natural Gas Demand Sustain Its Current Pace?

Some experts have predicted a slowdown in use and production and sales of natural gas

(SALEM, Ore.) - Coal is no longer king and has not been for a long time. Natural gas surpassed coal as the primary generator of electricity in the U.S. back in 2003 and has not looked back since.

Globally, the demand for natural gas grew by 4.6 percent back in 2018.

Motorcyclist Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash

A car turned left in front of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, killing the biker.

(CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore.) - Sadly, this type of accident has been seen before, too many times. Sunday afternoon at about 4:48 Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 224 near milepost 15. It was a fatal.

Officials say the preliminary investigation revealed a Buick Lesabre, operated by 88-year old Violet Sullivan of Estacada, was traveling westbound on Hwy 224 and turned left in front of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle operated by 65-year old Russell Nelson of Portland.