Tag: expansion

Tesla criticizes protests against its German factory expansion

The US electric car manufacturer Tesla has criticized the protests by environmental activists in Germany and accused them of misinformation. From Wednesday to Sunday, hundreds of activists protested in front of Tesla’s factory near Berlin against the company’s planned expansion. They warned of environmental hazards and criticized water consumption. “From our point of view, it […]

Bourgeois Guitars plans expansion on North Lisbon Road in Lewiston

May 10—Chris Fleming, CEO of Bourgeois Guitars, shows Edward Little High School students how they work and what they do on a recent field trip. The legendary guitar maker is entering the next phase of expansion, purchasing two lots on North Lisbon Road for a future guitar shop and sawmill. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal file Bourgeois […]

Council OKs road repair coordination; Yuba City addresses traffic, RV ordinance, and police building expansion

May 8—The Yuba City City Council unanimously approved an overlay agreement with Sutter County on Tuesday to perform road improvements on roadways shared between both jurisdictions. In 2023, the Sutter County Engineering Division approached Yuba City regarding a county paving project that would install overlays on roads that share jurisdictional boundaries. City and county staff […]

‘Site Selection’ names Maxeon expansion one of top deals in 2023

May 6—The magazine Site Selection has named the $1 billion Maxeon Solar Technologies expansion into New Mexico one of the biggest deals of 2023. Maxeon announced last year its plan to build a solar cells and panels manufacturing facility at Mesa del Sol in Albuquerque, bringing up to 1,800 jobs when the facility is up […]

With 6-week abortion ban in place, Florida eyes ‘Safe Haven’ expansion

Florida’s six-week abortion ban officially went into effect this week. But another bill also intended to lower the number of abortions could soon quietly become law as well. An expansion of Florida’s “Safe Haven” policy — which decriminalizes surrendering unwanted infants, as long as they are given up to specific agencies like hospitals, fire stations […]

Garver Family Farm Market expansion marks grand opening

May 2—In 1926, Garver Family Farm was established on two-lane Ohio 63 in Lemon Twp., and 98 years later, a new venue offering farm to table produce, deli, wine bar, coffee bar, in house bakery, hot meals and more is opening there. Inviting visitors to the working farm that has produced a variety crops, pigs, […]

Residents in southern Berks concerned about proposed quarry expansion

Apr. 30—Union Township residents are concerned about a proposal for rezoning that would enable the expansion of a quarry. The 290-acre quarry that borders parts of Hopewell and Chestnut streets in the township has a history of mining operations going back to the 1920s. It has been operated by H&K Group Inc., Montgomery County, since […]