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Samples of renewable and diesel fuel are on display Wednesday, April 13, in Los Angeles at the celebration of Metrolink rail system’s 100% renewable-energy locomotive fleet. (Metrolink photo)

Metrolink rail system first in U.S. to have fully renewable-fuel fleet

OsideNews April 13, 2022

North County Transit District to receive federal grant for electric buses OsideNews: Oceanside CA— The Metrolink commuter rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles, celebrated...

ESCONDIDO: Chamber of Commerce hosts Green Transpo Expo on April 23

OsideNews April 13, 2022

Escondido CA— The Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce hosts its inaugural Green Transpo Expo on Saturday, April 23, at Westfield North County Mall. The event focuses on trending topics from how the...

Electric car. (Photo by Andrew Roberts, Unsplash)

ESCONDIDO: Green Transpo Expo set for April 23

April 13, 2022
The Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce hosts its inaugural Green Transpo Expo on Saturday, April 23, at Westfield North County Mall.
Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes and Quotes: Short visits to small places

OsideNews April 10, 2022

By Tom Morrow: This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West. During my many years of “Following the Sun,” there were interesting and historic encounters...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes and Quotes: Short visits to small places

Tom Morrow April 10, 2022
During my many years of “Following the Sun,” there were interesting and historic encounters scattered around the globe. Many of these experiences were not big stories in themselves but memorable snippets out of my charmed life.
“Washington Goes To War,” By David Brinkley.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

Tom Morrow April 1, 2022
As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to call upon, but one book I first read some 35 years ago chronicles just how unprepared this nation was for our defense, let alone launch any sort of offensive movement.
“Washington Goes To War,” By David Brinkley.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

OsideNews April 1, 2022

By Tom Morrow: As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: The Smiths of the Okefenokee Swamp

OsideNews March 24, 2022

By Tom Morrow: This week, columnist Tom Morrow continues his series about “Following the Sun” to the West. We left Glynco Naval Air Station at Brunswick, Georgia, with enthusiasm — my wife was returning...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: The Smiths of the Okefenokee Swamp

Tom Morrow March 24, 2022
We’ve often thought of Reuben and Rachel. There were a lot of events and places we saw during our 13 years of marriage, but near the top of the list has to be our wonder 12 hours we spent with Reuben and Rachel Smith of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Sunset at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo)

Notes & Quotes: The sun shines brightest on the Pacific

Tom Morrow March 17, 2022
Right now, there are thousands of our military folks “Following Their Sun” like Oceanside’s Bob Neal and I did before them.
Sunset. (OsideNews file photo)

Notes & Quotes: The sun shines brightest on the Pacific

OsideNews March 17, 2022

By Tom Morrow: My first adventure following the Western Sun took place in March of 1959. A year earlier, I had joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. After several months of training in San Diego; Norman,...

Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: First steps to the West in a historic year

OsideNews March 10, 2022

By Tom Morrow: My life quest to “Follow the Sun” westward to find adventures really began to take fruition in 1954. Why? Because I would soon have a driver’s license. Freedom was on the horizon....

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