Quake Rocks Imperial Valley In California Town
A strong earthquake measuring about 5.6 on the Richter scale struck near Westmorland California. Mayor Ron Rodriguez declared a disaster area as water supply was knocked out and several buildings were damaged. Emergency water was provided by fire units and nearby towns while state aid motions were sought. Several roads and older buildings were damaged and several homes spared. The quake was felt across Imperial Riverside and San Diego counties and parts of western Arizona. Authorities reported no injuries from yesterday’s tremor.
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Northern lights seen as far south as Pennsylvania and Utah
Government scientists say the red glow of the northern lights could be visible this week as far south as areas north of Salt Lake City Denver Indianapolis and Philadelphia due to a major solar flare. The NOAA warned of warm air lifting temperatures to the 80s and 90s in the northern Plains while New England and the Ohio Valley saw upper 20s and 30s.
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Weather forecast for Great Lakes and beyond
Showers over the Great Lakes and vicinity and parts of Florida, with scattered rain tomorrow. Mostly fair elsewhere with variable cloudiness tonight. Low temperatures in the mid tens. Rain chances 20 percent tonight and 60 percent tomorrow. High yesterday 61, record highs 87 in 1962 and 28 in 1972. Air quality good with an index of 33.
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Boy of the Year chosen in Washington state
Vietnamese refugee Hiep Nguyen, 17, a Edmonds High School student and soccer player, named Washington state Boy of the Year over the weekend. He moved to Edmonds after fleeing Vietnam in 1974, spoke only hello and goodbye on arrival, and will receive a $500 scholarship and possible regional honors.
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