There have been many weeks of rainy weather in one area of California. The rain has a tendency to seep into the cracks of the road. When cars and trucks drive on these wet roads it breaks down the base. This causes potholes to develop.

Potholes can cause a lot of damage to cars. Auto repair experts said the holes in the roads have been causing more damage than usual to cars. They said that they have already seen many bent and cracked wheels.

The rain has caused over $70 million in damage to roads in California in just one month. When the rain finally stopped for a bit, many workers began trying to patch the holes in the roads.

One area actually lost a 40-foot section of road. The heavy rains washed it away. Crews have been working hard to try to fix it.

A new lane is being built around the damaged area. People will have to use this for a little while. Permanent repairs will begin later in the year.

Police departments need more officers. They are trying to hire more people to work for them. They are having a hard time finding good workers.

One reason is money. New police officers do not make much money compared to other jobs. Many people that might want to become police officers choose other jobs because they will make more money.

Another reason police departments are having a difficult time is that it can be hard to qualify for the job. People that are trying to become officers need to pass many tests. These tests are not always easy.

One of the tests given is to see how honest the applicants are. These people also have to take drug tests. Many of them do not pass these tests.

Lots of people that want to become police officers are not qualified for the job. They cannot pass all of the tests. Many different departments try to get the few qualified applicants to work for them.

Carl Sharsmith loves the mountains. Carl is a park ranger in Yosemite National Park. He has worked for 63 years in the park.

Carl wakes up every morning at 6:00 a.m. His cabin door looks out toward the top of a mountain. At ninety years old, Carl is the oldest park ranger.

Ranger Carl likes to walk in his favorite meadow. Many visitors have walked with him over the years. He points out wild berries and onions. He tells people stories about the beauty of the high country.

Other rangers say Carl helps the visitors feel good about being there. Even though he has seen things at the park, he believes it is a miracle.

There is a book about Carl. It is called Mountain Sage. It tells about Carl’s love of the meadows he cares for. He tries to show the meadows to everyone who visits.

A computer company has a special person who answers all questions that are sent to him. The person is a 63 year old man. He is known for always finding the right answers. On the Internet, more people are finding out about this smart man.

He does not look like a computer expert. He has silver hair and is gentle. He feels that his age helps him with his job. He remembers a lot of things people ask about. He says that every day is different, so he is never bored.

He tries to return the answers within 24 hours. He will answer any questions that he can. The questions he gets are very different each day. He loves his job.

Other companies do not have a place for people to ask questions. If they do, it may take a long time to get an answer. Sometimes you may never get an answer at all.

It is important for companies to have a person who will answer your questions. It keeps the customers happy. Happy customers will keep coming back.

Are you looking for a job? More and more people are looking for work. Also, more people are changing jobs as job markets change. How do you find out about new jobs? Besides the local newspaper, there are many places to check for more information on possible jobs.

Public libraries in most towns and cities have information about jobs and different careers. This information includes lists of local, state, and federal government job opportunities. The information tells you how to apply for the jobs.

Government offices provide services in locating jobs. Federal, state, and local governments offer many civil service job opportunities. Civil service jobs are jobs with the federal, state, or local government like forest rangers, post office clerks, and highway workers.

Many businesses hire workers through employment agencies. Employment agencies handle both temporary and permanent jobs. Many employment agencies list jobs in the want ad section of newspapers. You can also find the names of employment agencies in the telephone directory. Employment agencies usually charge a fee.

Your friends and relatives who are working are another source to learn about jobs. They can tell you about job openings where they are working or about other jobs.