| May 18, 2012 |
Residents slam state's Mecca report
MECCA — Despite soil samples the state took recently coming back as nonhazardous, some Mecca residents remain deeply skeptical about a recycling plant blamed for the noxious smells that permeated their community.
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| May 09, 2012 |
Our take: Give locals the ability to do something
Soil dumping: This is a close-to-home issue that should be handled by close-to-home authorities
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| May 08, 2012 |
Recycled soil at Cabazon site found not to pose serious health threat
However, California regulators find that the operator did not meet state hazardous waste standards 'in a number of significant areas.' Odors at the site had been blamed for sickening children and teachers at a nearby school. State regulators found inadequate environmental safeguards at a Coachella Valley soil recycling company blamed for noxious odors that sickened children at a nearby school ...
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| May 06, 2012 |
Recycled soil at Cabazon site found not to pose serious health threat
However, California regulators find that the operator did not meet state hazardous waste standards 'in a number of significant areas.' Odors at the site had been blamed for sickening children and teachers at a nearby school. State regulators found inadequate environmental safeguards at a Coachella Valley soil recycling company blamed for noxious odors that sickened children at a nearby school ...
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| May 03, 2012 |
State: Soil is OK, but Mecca plant still sidelined
The facilities at Western Environmental in Mecca. The company treats and cleans used dirt so that it can be reused. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun State regulators will discuss their findings during a community meeting on May 17. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at Saul Martinez Elementary School in Mecca, 65705 Johnson St.
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| May 03, 2012 |
Texas-style throw down in Newport News with the Fabulous Thunderbirds
Kim Wilson and his Fabulous Thunderbirds play party music with roots deep in Texas soil. The band's Lone Star State R&B emphasizes good times without abandoning the gritty blues that enriched its past. The formula's been working for decades. Back in the 1980s, the band won MTV favor with hits including "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap it Up." On Friday, May 4, The Fabulous Thunderbirds host the Cinco at ...
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| May 02, 2012 |
State: Western Environmental in Mecca must improve liner, groundwater monitoring
Loading Photo Galleries ... State regulators say they'll release "important news" today about soil piles at Western Environmental Inc.'s plant in Mecca.
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| May 02, 2012 |
State: Western Environmental in Mecca must improve liner, groundwater monitoring
Loading Photo Galleries ... State regulators say they'll release "important news" today about soil piles at Western Environmental Inc.'s plant in Mecca.
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| Apr 30, 2012 |
Branstad visits Rathbun Lake Watershed for conservation week
As part of Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will visit the Rathbun Lake Watershed to learn more about the conservation practices installed through the Rathbun Land and Water Alliance's Protect Rathbun Lake Project.
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| Apr 26, 2012 |
Dirty Science: What Makes Soil Become Dense?
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| Apr 23, 2012 |
NIGHTWISH Announce Only North America Dates For 2012
After one packed-to-the-rafters gig on North American soil held at the Gibson in Los Angeles this past January, Europe's most notorious and revered symphonic metallers Nightwish will return to the U.S. for a full tour. The band will support the recently released and majestic Imaginaerum.
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