California ranchers are unhappy that the federal government wants to replace branding cattle with electronic chips placed in cattle's ears. The chips make a lot of sense on many levels. It's not the 19th century anymore. It's also far less cruel to the animals. But...
American West
The American Film Archives, which have preserved hundreds of rare and nearly lost films, are releasing their 5th DVD set this month, on the West. Covering the years 1898-1938, this.
In a rare piece of sensible legislation coming out of California, rural homeowners who rely on state firefighters for basic fire services will have to pay a $150 annual fee..