Rain from storm after storm saturated the soil. When on Jan. 9, 2023, an atmospheric river dumped several more inches of rain on the city of San Luis Obispo, Calif., rushing water swelled creeks and submerged streets. Floodwaters piled debris … Continue reading →
The public works department is a multifaceted, ever-evolving municipal department that few fully understand. It is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of a city’s infrastructure, including its roads, transportation system, bridges, water, waste disposal, pest control, etc. … Continue reading →
VMAC is a world-class air compressor and multi-power system manufacturer specializing in mobile air solutions for modern fleets. In addition to being the only provider of UNDERHOOD and Direct-Transmission Mounted air compressors, VMAC produces a full suite of abovedeck air … Continue reading →
If there is one constant during the spring and summer, it’s the wave of never-ending mowing. Highways, ditches, right-of-ways, parks and other municipal properties all require routine mowing. This improves safety and also maintains a manicured appearance that pleases visitors … Continue reading →
Virginia, they say, is for lovers. Apparently, the state is also for sadists judging from the litany of awkward and sometimes unsavory town names it has bestowed upon its citizens. Welcome to the state where you can visit Chilhowie, Fries, … Continue reading →
AGOURA HILLS, CA (June 20, 2023) — Stop wasting time doing the parking shuffle. The new BendPak PL-12000DP and PL-12000DPS double-wide parking lifts securely store four vehicles in two parking spots without all the time-consuming vehicle shuffling necessary when using traditional … Continue reading →
A large transformation with the goal of decreasing the city’s vacancy rate is being undergone by Greenwood, Ind. In 2012, Greenwood’s vacancy rate was 75%. Today it is now 95% occupied. When Mayor Mark Myers took office, he stated, “We … Continue reading →
Disneyland did not start in Anaheim, Calif. Nor was Disney World first established in Orlando, Fla. Such unrivaled world-renowned family attractions are the manifestations of myriad plans, measurements and prototypes, themselves the products of initially intangible ideas. And those ideas … Continue reading →
Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel in Iowa are singing the praises of the new Simulation in Motion-Iowa training program. SIM-IA brings mobile, lifelike clinical simulation to healthcare providers in their clinical settings instead of requiring staff to travel to … Continue reading →
No study has ever shown that physical wellness decreases a person’s happiness and productivity, but many have demonstrated the opposite. Parks and recreation departments across the country promote healthy lifestyles within their communities, and Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department in … Continue reading →
MONROVIA, Calif., May 16th, 2023 – Double Coin and CMA, a leading tire manufacturer is pleased to announce the addition of Gino Tagliaferri as Regional Vice President, Sales. In this newly created role at Double Coin, Mr. Tagliaferri will be … Continue reading →
