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The Importance of Security in the Digital Age

When we buy, sell or share things online, we’re placing inordinate amounts of trust in individuals and organizations.

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In summary Every single Californian deserves access to clean, reliable, affordable water, but the most disadvantaged communities in California, will not be helped by a tunnel. By John Vasquez of Vacaville and Chuck Winn of Ripon John Vasquez is a member of the Solano County Board of

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Black Americans Want Police to Retain Local Presence - African American News Today - EIN News

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Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles - African American News Today - EIN News

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Free COVID-19 Testing Begins TOMORROW Wed. July 22 | East Texas Review

Testing results should be available 24 to 48 hours after testing. This is not an antibody test. Free COVID-19 testing will be available beginning Wednesday, July 22 at the Agricultural Pavilions at the Longview Convention Complex. The testing was originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 20, but

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In summary Today’s ruling gives counties the right to prevent “abuse of the pension system,” but stops short of ending a half-century of precedent. “It’s probably great news for pension lawyers.” For 65 years, the California Supreme Court has taken a rigid line on pensions for public

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Students No Longer Need SAT And ACT Scores for Admissions to UC Schools - Black Voice News

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