(AP) — California's oil and gas regulator on Thursday proposed that the state ban new oil drilling within 3,200 feet of schools, homes and hospitals to protect public health in what would be the nation's largest buffer zone between oil wells and communities.

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Clinton Fire Captain, Blake Shaddon, left, and firefighter Calvin Bagget, hand a can of Mountain Dew to Nate Brown, as Dominic Williamson looks to see what candy bar he’ll choose.

(AP) — On a summer day in the Hamptons last year, Katie Couric and her husband, John Molner, went out for a walk and saw a familiar white jeep drive by with Matt Lauer at the wheel.

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Dear Doctor: My mother passed away several years ago from a form of dementia called organic brain syndrome. Can you tell me what this is? I'd like to know what the symptoms are and if it's hereditary. Is there any way of preventing it from happening to me?

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DEAR HARRIETTE: Is it normal to find yourself becoming increasingly irritated by your significant other? My girlfriend gets on my nerves more than usual these days. What could be the reason? Could this be a sign that we need to break up? – Always Annoyed

Here's a look at Thursday's headlines

- Improvements made on city storm sirens

- Bluepeak permit approved by council

- Thompson earns top recognition

- Clinton Abstract has been family tradition for long time

- Custer County Conflict resumes Friday

Candy giveaway

Capt. Blake Shaddon, left, and Firefighter Calvin Baggett are present as Trigger Williamson reaches to select his candy bar for making good grades for the past nine weeks. The Clinton Fire Department distributed free candy and soda Tuesday night to top young scholars.

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