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Breaking News!!: Trona, CA: Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Trona, California area.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit in the Trona, California area, about 57 miles north of Barstow, California.

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Shaking was felt as far away as the Antelope Valley, California, Mojave Desert, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The earthquake occurred at around 1:40pm PT on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

At this moment, there were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

Needles, CA: Needles Planning Commission Meeting is today.

A Needles Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 inside the Needles City Council Chambers located off the J Street, next to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station sign and flag pole, at the Needles Civic Center located at 1111 Bailey Avenue in Needles, California.

Parking is located around the Needles Civic Center just off of J Street near the Needles Recreation Center or just off of Bailey Avenue near the San Bernardino County Needles Branch Library building.

The Needles Planning Commission Meeting will start at 4:00pm PT.

ZachNews on Facebook will be broadcasting live on Facebook the Needles Planning Commission Meeting starting at 4:00pm PT.

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**** You can view other City of Needles meetings agendas at the following City of Needles website address: ****

http://cityofneedles.com/Pages/Departments-Services/Boards/

For more information regarding the Needles City Council Meetings, please contact Cindy Semione, Secretary to the Board, at the City of Needles at: 1 (760) 326-2113 Ext. 327.

Breaking News!!: Washington, DC: Funeral Service for Former United States President George H.W. Bush Live!!

A funeral service for former United States President George H.W. Bush is being head at the National Cathedral in Washington, District of Columbia on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

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Former United States President George H.W. Bush died at the age of 94 years old on the night of Friday, November 30th, 2018 at his home in Houston, Texas.

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George H.W. Bush’s casket will leave the Capitol Rotunda and head to the National Cathedral for his funeral service beginning at 10:00am ET (7:00am PT).

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United States of America President Donald Trump has declared Wednesday a “National Day of Mourning” in remembrance of former United States President George H.W. Bush.

To honor former United States President George H.W. Bush, the United States Postal Service will suspend mail service on Wednesday.

** ZachNews sends our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the family and friends of Former United States President George H.W. Bush. Thank you for your service and for the work you did for our country. **

News Alert!!: United States of America: United States Postal Service will suspend mail service Wednesday to honor former United States President George H.W. Bush.

To honor former United States President George H.W. Bush, the United States Postal Service will suspend mail service on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.

According to the United States Postal Service, United States of America President Donald Trump has declared Wednesday a “National Day of Mourning” in remembrance of former United States President George H.W. Bush.

George H.W. Bush died at the age of 94 years old on the night of Friday, November 30th, 2018 at his home in Houston, Texas.

His death was announced by his office and came less than eight months after his wife, Barbara Bush died.

Before their passing, George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush were married for 73 years.

According to the United States Postal Service, we will limit package delivery service that day to ensure the network remains fluid in package deliveries.

The United States Postal Service added that the decision for limited deliveries is to not have any impacts that will negatively affect customers during the remainder of the holiday season.

** Press Release / Announcement: **

http://about.usps.com/newsroom/statements/120318-usps-operating-status-national-day-of-mourning.htm

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News Alert!!: Tolleson, AZ: JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalls raw beef products due to possible salmonella Newport contamination.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, JBS Tolleson, Inc., a Tolleson, Arizona establishment, is recalling approximately 12,093,271 pounds of non-intact raw beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018.

The scope of this recall expansion now includes an additional 5,156,076 pounds of raw beef products, which were produced and packed from July 26, 2018 to Sept. 7, 2018. FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The raw, non-intact beef items, including ground beef, were packaged on various dates from July 26, 2018 to Sept. 7, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:

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The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail locations and institutions nationwide.

FSIS and our public health partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health officials, are investigating a Salmonella Newport outbreak. Please note that FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this widespread outbreak, and additional product from other companies may also be recalled.

After FSIS Recall 085-2018 on October 4, 2018, FSIS, CDC, and state public health and agriculture partners continued to investigate the outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses. The epidemiological investigation has identified 246 confirmed case-patients from 25 states with illness onset dates ranging from August 5, 2018 to October 16, 2018. An additional 16 case-patients have provided receipts or shopper card numbers for the product traceback investigations. Specific traceback for three case-patients have identified JBS Tolleson, Inc., EST. 267 ground beef products that were not part of the October 4, 2018 recall. FSIS will continue to work with public health partners and provide updated information should it become available.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at:

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. Other cuts of beef should be cooked to a temperature of 145 °F and allowed to rest for at least 3 minutes. The only way to confirm that ground beef or other cuts of beef are cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature:

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/safe-minimum-internal-temperature-chart/ct_index

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact the JBS USA Consumer Hotline at (800) 727-2333. Members of the media with questions regarding the recall can contact Misty Barnes, public relations specialist at JBS USA, at (970) 506-7805.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren or via smartphone at: http://m.askkaren.gov

The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at:

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/report-a-problem-with-food

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https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-085-2018-EXP-release

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Needles, CA: Needles Board of Public Utilities Meeting is today.

A Needles Board of Public Utilities Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 inside the Needles City Council Chambers located on the 1700 block of J Street near the Needles Recreation Center and Bailey Avenue in Needles, California.

The Needles Board of Public Utilities Meeting will start at 4:00pm PT.

The Needles Board of Public Utilities Meeting will be broadcast live at ZachNews on Facebook starting at 4:00pm PT.

https://www.facebook.com/ZachNews/

**** You can view the full agenda at the following City of Needles website addresses: ****

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2018%20WEBSITE%20FILE%20POSTING/2%20UTILITY%20BOARD/11%20NOVEMBER/MEETING%201/ub_110618-agendaALL.pdf

**** You can view other City of Needles meetings agendas at the following City of Needles website address: ****

http://www.cityofneedles.com/Pages/Departments-Services/Boards/2018_CITY_MEETING.html

For more information regarding the Needles Board of Public Utilities Meetings, please contact Cheryl K. Sallis at the City of Needles at: 1 (760) 326-2113 Ext. 315.