
California Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Ex-Inmates to Become Firefighters
California lawmakers passed a bill last month that would allow former inmates to pursue careers as firefighters after their incarcerations…….The bill gives nonviolent offenders who have spent time fighting fires the opportunity to have their records expunged so they can become firefighters….inmates are only paid between $2 – $5 a day, and an additional $1 per hour while fighting fires. (Source)
The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom to be signed.
Here’s more from Spectrum News.
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Canada Reported No New Covid Deaths
In Canada, deaths from COVID started to plateau after July. This article from CBS reports on a day of no new deaths and Canada’s progress in fighting the coronavirus. Good job, Canada!
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Oil Rig Worker Rescues Dog from Ocean
Vitisak Payalaw was first to spot a dog swimming 135 miles off the coast of Thailand. He and his coworkers rescued the exhausted dog who was later transported to a shelter. Vitiskak had to work ten more days on the rig, then went back to adopt the dog they named Boonrod. The Good News Network has the story with a sweet video.
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Water From Air
In Arizona, solar-powered hydropanels are getting water from the air for 15 Navajo households who previously had no basic access to water. According Zero Mass Water CEO who manages the demonstration project with Navajo Power and Public Benefit Corporation, “A standard, two-panel array, produces 4-10 liters of water each day…” Read more from The Good News Network.
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Music for Plants
When Spain lifted it’s state of emergency, they still weren’t ready for large gatherings, so a Barcelona opera house opened with a concert for plants. Over 2000 plants were brought in with each plant having its own seat to listen to a string quartet. After the concert, the plants were given in gratitude to health care workers.
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September 15, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Good for the Canadians. Their government and health officials told them the truth about the dangers of the virus and they continue to work together to stop the spread.
September 15, 2020 at 8:55 pm
Honesty is always better, especially from our leaders. Canada is doing a lot of things right.
September 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Lots of good news here. Thanks JoAnna.
September 15, 2020 at 8:59 pm
You are very welcome, Dan. Thanks for reading!
September 16, 2020 at 9:55 am
All good news with additional quirky brilliance from the Spanish opera house
September 16, 2020 at 5:34 pm
“Quirky brilliance,” is the perfect description!
September 17, 2020 at 8:20 am
Hello dear, LOVED the story about the dog rescue in Thailand, and, of course, the pot-plants getting a very special treat! 🙂 Made me chuckle. Thank you! Blessings 🙂
September 17, 2020 at 8:20 pm
Blessings to you, gypsy! I’m glad you enjoyed the good news and got a chuckle! 🙂
September 18, 2020 at 5:56 am
Thanks JoAnna:)
September 18, 2020 at 4:22 am
How good it is that the news is good! An interesting fact about the Barcelona Opera House, I didn’t know … Super!