Redlands is a beautiful city full of Victorian houses and tall majestic trees. However, beneath the surface Redlands is suffering from rising poverty and homelessness like the rest of the nation.
In April 2012, ethnic Tutsi soldiers mutinied against the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Africa. This ongoing conflict dates back to the Second Congo War, which also carries the name the "African world war" as it involved nine African nations and about 20-armed groups, that began in 1998. Despite a treaty being signed in 2003, fighting has continued in the eastern part of the DRC. There are stories that involve rape and other sexual violence that is being described as the worst in the world.
The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant planned to undergo a seismic survey for 3D imaging of nearby fault lines. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), owners of the plant, met with the California Coastal Commission on November 14 and the survey proposal was rejected. The high energy seismic tests required approval, but risk to the environment and wildlife were paramount in the decision.
On Monday, November 26, San Diego City Council met (after having been adjourned Thanksgiving week) to discuss, among other items of business, key financial issues to the city.
