Lawn wars: Garden tractor manufacturers, plumbing providers and more are lobbying against the US military’s right to repair its equipment

Lawn wars: Garden tractor manufacturers, plumbing providers and more are lobbying against the US military’s right to repair its equipment

The right to repair our devices is a bit of a hot-button issue these days, what with the European Parliament strengthening rules to protect consumer rights, and the odd public spat between major tech manufacturers and repair guide providers. You’d think, however, that the US military would have no trouble ensuring that the equipment it…

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Plumbing failure causes damage to Soulsbyville homeless navigation center | News

Plumbing failure causes damage to Soulsbyville homeless navigation center | News

A pipe burst Monday and caused an estimated $60,000 in flooding damage to an unoccupied building at Tuolumne County’s future navigation center for homeless services on Rafferty Court in Soulsbyville. At a public meeting Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve emergency actions to repair the damage and authorize County Administrator to…

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