President’s Day Sale History
Digital News Report – President’s Day was originally celebrated in honor of George Washington’s birthday in 1880 by act of Congress. At that time, only offices in Washington D.C. were closed, but the holiday soon spread to other states. By 1885, federal buildings in other states were also closed.
In 1971, the federal holiday [...]
Scientists Find New Distant Galaxy Using Hubble and Ground Based Telescopes
Digital News Report – Astronomers believe they have found one of the earliest galaxies in the universe. The GN-108036 galaxy, which has been verified using the lens of the Subaru Telescope atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii, was originally spotted using space based telescopes.
The leader of this research, Masami Ouchi of the University [...]
Over 40 Percent of Low Income schools are shortchanged of State and Local Funds
Digital News Report – According to a new report from the US Department of Education, over 40 percent of low-income schools received less state and local money to pay for teachers and other personnel than those schools that didn’t receive Title I money from the federal government. This conclusion was determined from 2008-2009 data [...]
Illegal File Sharing Case Overturned by EU Court
Digital News Report – The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg overruled a Belgium court in an illegal file sharing case that would have forced Internet providers to install filters to screen for illegal content.
This is a setback for the organizations representing copyright holders. SABAM, a Belgian association of authors, composers and publishers sued [...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2011- Celebrities and Floats scheduled to appear
Digital News Report – For the year 2011, the 85th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will offer various performances and celebrity appearances, new character balloons, and newly themed floats. The parade is scheduled to start on NBC stations nationwide at 9 a.m. local time.
The Macy’s [...]
Target announces plan to open new store in Fremont
Digital News Report – Target announced that they would open a new store in Fremont, California. The opening is planned for March 2012. The Fremont South Target location will be at 43956 Pacific Commons Blvd.
The new Target store will have a grocery store section. There will be fresh produce, packaged meats, and [...]
City Attorney Sends Payday Lenders Message
SAN FRANCISCO Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Francisco has won a lawsuit against a payday loan company and an out-of-state bank for what they claim violates California law.
City Attorney Dennis Herrera sued Money Mart and the First Bank of Delaware for charging what his office calls “exorbitant and illegal” interest. [...]
San Jose Pet Licensing Amnesty Program
SAN JOSE Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Jose is offering a pet licensing amnesty program through October 31.
Residents inside the incorporated cities of San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, and Saratoga are required to license their dogs and cats. Pet owners need to provide proof that their rabies vaccinations are [...]
San Jose Draws District Lines
Digital News Report – The city of San Jose has compiled their new district map (see below). The district maps are a culmination of a year-long redistricting process.
Since 1978 there have been ten districts, with one mayor elected at-large from all of the districts. Before 1978, there were only seven districts which included [...]
Sunnyvale Creates City Department for Environment
SUNNYVALE Calif. (DNR) – California is known as an environmentally friendly state, but the Bay Area is even more-so.
This month the city of Sunnyvale created a special “Environmental Services Department”. City Manager Gary Luebbers says this new department will be carved from the Department of Public Works.
“Creation of the Environmental Services Department is [...]