Isleton Flood Recedes Slowly as Homeless Face Long Wait
After a levee break flooded 20 square miles of the Delta, Isleton and Bran nan and Andrus islands residents faced months of displacement. Officials say pumping out the water may take seven months, with many families unlikely to return before next summer. Federal aid covers most public damage. loans and housing aid will follow. A relief office opens in Rio Vista to handle loans, food stamps, and unemployment benefits.
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Monkey Restraint Runaround Delays San Diego Rescue
Two Hitane Society officers responding to a monkey stranded on a telephone pole arrived in a pickup truck with ladders nets and gear. The monkey eluded capture scampering through trees and across Toofs before swinging by its tail from a telephone line. Humane Society official Anthony Atkins noted about 60 monkey calls yearly with only one prior capture.
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Nation soggy overall drought hits Southwest hard
The U S Geological Survey says most of the nation has adequate water, but the Southwest faces drought rivaling the Dust Bowl days as grazing lands go without rain. Underground and reservoir supplies remain adequate even where drought exists, with recent storms easing some shortages.
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Fire danger closes parts of Angeles National Forest
U S Forest Service closes foothill areas in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties for remainder of summer starting Saturday. Access limited to daily written permits. closure lasts until fall rains end the danger. Spokesman notes the measure targets La Canada to Upland foothills and calls for public caution.
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