DETROIT — Electric vehicle fires pose safety risks to first responders and guidelines from manufacturers about how to deal with them have been inadequate, according to U.S. investigators. There are also gaps in industry safety standards and research on high-voltage lithium-ion battery fires, especially in high-speed, severe crashes, the National...
Madera Brewery Cranks Out 5,000 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer Daily
A hand sanitizer run doesn't sound as thrilling as a beer run, but the COVID-19 pandemic dictates market forces. So Riley's Brewing in Madera is stepping up to meet the demand for hand sanitizer. "It's a matter of how many (bottles) can we get in the hands of people that...
Fresno State Has Free Online Courses for 1st Responders, Essential Workers
Contributed by Fresno State News In support of those who continue to work and provide service to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresno State’s Division of Continuing and Global Education is offering three online, professional development courses free for local first responders and essential workers. The online courses are...
Starr Elementary Celebrates Its Heroes, Then Starts Running
Starr Elementary School said "thank you for your service" in a big way Friday to active duty military and veterans, police, fire, and other first-responders before the start of the school's annual "Heroes Jog-a-thon" fundraiser. The field behind the school was bedecked with American flags, balloons, and brightly colored handmade...
Protesters Chant as Trump Visits Dayton, El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Aiming to play the traditional role of healer during national tragedy, President Donald Trump paid visits Wednesday to two cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded. But his divisive words preceded him, large protests greeted him and biting political attacks soon followed....
Senate Approves Bill to Extend 9/11 Victims Fund
WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The vote came after Democratic...