The Closing of an Icon After two decades of intense scrutiny relating to operating costs and confinement practices, on Thursday, March 21, 1963, the end of an era arrived with the official closure of Alcatraz. The physical structures on Alcatraz were indicating wear and tear that would cost the government millions of dollars to keepContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Alcatraz Closes it Doors for Good. March 21, 1963”
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Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.
by Sarah McCosham This is part three in the United States castle series. Today we are looking at Quirky Castles. Quirky Castles In The US Castles made of recycled material? Real-life sand castles? Frozen castle kingdoms? If you’re into unique roadside attractions, definitely check out these quirky castles in the US: Located in California’s resplendent NapaContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”
Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect to Find Hiding in the U.S.
Highlands Castle
Bolton, New York, USA
4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible
by Ivana Xie MILLIONS of Americans will be getting payments ranging from $200 and $1,700. Coloradans who already filed their 2021 tax return by October 17 can expect to get their payments by the end of January. California’s Middle-Class Tax Relief payment has been sent out in separate batches since October, and Americans should have received their moneyContinue reading “4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible”
Supervisors Fletcher, and Anderson Reveal Proposed Opioid Settlement Framework
By City News Service San Diego County supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Joel Anderson Wednesday revealed an Opioid Settlement Framework they are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve next week. Some of the strategies they introduced in the framework include expanding access to medically assisted treatment, putting “wellness advocates” in hospitals, providing wrap-around services and housing,Continue reading “Supervisors Fletcher, and Anderson Reveal Proposed Opioid Settlement Framework”
State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September
See if your state has started mailing out tax rebates or stimulus payments yet. Dan Avery 9/6/22 Residents of many states are receiving supplemental tax rebates and stimulus payments to help combat ongoing inflation. Hawaii and Illinois are issuing tax refunds in early September and residents of Illinois should receive rebates of up to $400Continue reading “State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September”