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Putting distance between new mega-warehouses and people has long been a goal of Inland environmental justice activists. But on Friday, April 14, activists gathered outside Assemblymember James Ramos’ San Bernardino office to object to his legislation requiring new warehouses to be at least 300 feet from homes, schools and other so-called “sensitive receptors.” The issue, activists argue, is that Ramos’ bill doesn’t go far enough. They favor a bill from Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes, D-San Bernardino, that would put a 1,000-foot buffer between warehouses and places such as homes, daycare centers and houses of worship. With its relative...

Courtesy of Simply Organized. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Bay Area–based professional organizer Samantha Pregenzer wants her clients to feel calm from the moment they step into their home, and for most of the families she works with, that’s not achieved in the entryway. “The garage is where they want bags hung, where they want order,” says Pregenzer, the founder of Simply Organized. “It’s become the front door for a lot of people.” Tidying up this space, which Pregenzer says she views just like any other interior room, has become...

Today we are celebrating the release of The Lady and the Barrister by USA Today Bestselling Author Ruth A. Casie. This is the first novel in the Return to the Ladies of Sommer By the Sea. Come check out an excerpt of this historical Regency romance and enter the giveaway before grabbing your copy! The Lady and the Barrister Return to the Ladies of Sommer By the Sea #1 Amazon | Goodreads Two men vie for Lady Anna, but who will she choose? The smooth politician or the down-to-earth barrister turned duke? Lady Anna Ravencroft shines brightly as a much-admired organizer and...

Are you tired of feeling cramped in your small bedroom? If you have a small bedroom, you know it can be challenging to fit everything you need into a smaller space. However, with the right furniture pieces and home decor strategies, you can easily transform your small bedroom into a cozy oasis. In this article, we’ll share some top space-saving furniture picks and decorating ideas to help you create a comfortable and functional bedroom that you’ll love. This post was sponsored by Walmart however content was independently developed by The WiC Project. Please note that if you purchase something by...

20 Ways You Never Thought of Using a Shower Rod Shower rods, or tension rods, may not come to mind as a DIY tool, but you shouldn’t underestimate their power; there are few things that are more versatile than a shower rod. Not only can you use shower rods in multiply ways, but they are also cheap, install quickly, and are completely removable. There are some great ideas for using shower rods in those awkward, hard-to-fit areas where nothing else seems to work. In addition, they won’t damage walls, cabinets, or closets. Like most people, you probably only thought of...