Residents press concerns about data centers as VESCO pitches county battery‑recycling service Residents urged the board to limit data‑center development over water, grid and quality‑of‑life concerns, while VESCO Clean Energy representatives offered a turnkey used‑battery collection and recycling service to Livingston County.

Residents are voicing serious concerns over the impact of data-center development on local resources and quality of life while a clean energy company proposes a solution for recycling used batteries.

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Laguna Beach design board approves five projects, continues three after public concerns At the Nov. 13 meeting the board approved several coastal design reviews (including 1009 Cliff Dr., 22362 Eagle Rock Way, 225 Viejo, 30801 Driftwood, 32005 Coast Hwy, and 167 Chiquita) and continued or conditioned multiple items — notably 399 Pearl, 490 Hillage and 2500 Glenaire — to allow applicants to revise plans addressing privacy, parking and access. Several votes were unanimous.

Laguna Beach's Design Review Board just approved several new residential projects, but not without fierce debates over privacy and coastal character!

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Highlands County Honors Doctor Jim Demchak for Dedicated Service in Education School board recognizes Doctor Jim Demchak for his leadership and advocacy in public education.

A heated debate over teaching evolution and creationism has sparked a significant conversation in Highlands County, challenging the boundaries of education in our schools.

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Bonner County Commissioners approve Westlaw contract renewal with significant savings Commissioners approve renewed Westlaw contract, reducing costs by $25,000 this year.

Bonner County is saving big with a new Westlaw contract that slashes legal costs from $3,800 to just $500 a month!

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