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SAN Network Invests in Argent Innovations 

Argent Innovations is arguably one of the most secretive organisations in our county. As yet, we've seen little from them aside from airshows and their contribution at Job Fair events - but, that's not to say there's nothing going on. In fact, quite the opposite is true. The organisation, headed up by Bella Schofield has a variety of projects currently ongoing - the details of which, at current, are confidential.

Whilst the organisation goes through multiple changes to fully utilise the Havendale Research Facility, there are also multiple job openings. Details of these openings can be found on the Argent recruitment page.

In light of the recent changes, SAN Network met with Miss Schofield to discuss Argent's upcoming plans. The interview between Miss Schofield and Flora Oakley can be found below:
 

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Bella, thank you for taking the time to speak to me. As some may know, Argent originally started out as Argent Aerospace. What prompted the change to Innovations?
Thank you for reaching out, it's my pleasure. Argent Innovations did indeed start out as Argent Aerospace at first. It was a natural progression from ever since the company was founded in 1991 and was then only focused on aircraft maintenance. After the main headquarters got transferred to San Andreas, we moved on to manufacturing and afterwards research and development operations of aircraft and other airborne vehicles. After the success we had initially, it was logical to continue with research and development as our main focus. Currently we are the biggest corporation of this sort in the state and possibly on the west coast with work being done in a large variety of fields that are not solely aerospace related. That is why the name Argent Innovations was chosen - it better represented the company.

So what can we expect from Argent Innovations in the coming weeks, if we can know anything of course?
Well, as you can imagine I cannot disclose any specific details about what is happening internally in regards to projects, but I can say that we are doing a lot of work and it's so far paying off. We have restructured some internal procedures to help us be more efficient with resources, so we're definitely on the right track.

How is it decided when information can be de-classified and released to the public?
It really depends on what kind of information it is. For things that are confidential on a corporate level, the de-classification process begins pretty much as soon as the project reaches the final stages and it is quite straight forward. The public would be able to learn about it pretty much instantly after completion. For information that is considered more sensitive, you can imagine the process would be a bit more complicated.

Thank you to Miss Schofield for her time, it was a pleasure.
 

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In light of the recent changes to Argent Innovations, SAN Network have made a $1,000,000 investment into the company in order to aid research. In return, the two organisations have struck up a deal in which SAN Network will have exclusive access to any de-classified information first.

SAN Network would like to wish Argent Innovations all the best with their upcoming projects. If you are interested in anything the organisation is up to, their website can be found here.

SAN Network Breaks Article Record 

By Flora Oakley
Published 31st May 2018   

It's no secret that SAN Network has been an organisation much like a rollercoaster. There's been ups, downs and a variety of twists to the organisations' tail. There's been good moments, bad moments and everything in between much like in life as a general rule. However, it's not often that people take a step back to realise the good any organisation does - and there's been a lot of good from SAN Network in recent months.

Since the take over by Lydia Ashworth and her team, SAN has given the state large events including "SAN Network Does Easter"; changed the lives of many through sponsorship and the "Giving Something Back Initiative" and now, it's been revealed that the organisation has also broken records.

Under the previous leadership of Tyrell Price, SAN Network published just 36 articles. Price's leadership lasted from October 2017 until February 2018, a total of 5 months. However, since the take over of Lydia Ashworth on February 7th, 2018, there have been an outstanding 74 articles in just 4 months. That figure is largely down to articles written in May - a phenomenal 40 (and counting!) articles written this month alone.

This figure marks the most amount of articles SAN Network has ever produced in a single month since the company was established in 1959.

Congratulations are owed to each SAN employee and to celebrate SAN will be hosting a party this weekend - look out for advertisements for more information!

By Millie Bryant
Published 16th May 2018   

Damaged vehicles have always been a common thing around Red County, and have commonly been seen taken to garages for repairs. These repairs were as a result providing local mechanics with a job alongside a stable income. However, recent observations have shown that the number of these faulty vehicles has began to rise at a rather fast pace. Does this mean that mechanics are getting more money? Not at all.

While these observations have revealed the aforementioned, they have also exposed the fact that these run-down vehicles are being kept on the streets without anything being done to them. This may have an impact on other drivers, seeing as the some of the vehicles cause a potential danger to the public through their excessively bad state. These conditions are usually a direct result of heavy impact collisions, improper parking and evading the police force.

It is believed that the vehicles are not being fixed because their owners lack the funding, the time or the effort to take them down to a local garage. Seeing as currently there are not any laws preventing these issues from continuing, nothing can be done to stop these absurd vehicles from appearing on the road. Everyone is simply being forced to adjust to driving in possibility of being endangered.

San Andreas News Network advises the owners of any damaged vehicles, whether it be a cracked windshield or a hanging bumper, to have the breakage patched up as soon as possible. Through doing so, the community will remain a safe zone for all drivers and will reduce any further danger from soaring. Please take great precaution when following these types of vehicles, due to the increased chances of them eradicating.

By Lydia Ashworth
Published 29th April 2018   

In what some may think is long overdue, San Andreas News Network's main headquarters, located in Montgomery, has closed. Don't worry, though, it's only temporary!

In a multi-million dollar deal with local construction firm Avery Construction and a private architect, SAN Network's headquarters will remain closed for anywhere up to one month whilst refurbishment takes place. This is just one of many changes put in place by the new SANN Executive Team and one that aims to benefit employees and visitors alike. 

Plans are currently being kept tightly under wraps, however it is confirmed that the new and improved headquarters will offer more to the general public as well as a faster and easier advertisement service.

In the meantime, employees can be contacted as usual on 726 and visitors are asked to head to either Fort Carson News Office or Dillimore Recording Studio.

By Lydia Ashworth
Published 29th April 2018   

Shootings are a common occurrence in and around Red County with most days consisting of some form of gun related crime. Most of these crimes have a clear purpose, a motive, but this afternoon was different and I experienced the situation first hand. 

At around 3:05 p.m. whilst on a ride along with San Andreas County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ryan Harper, I personally witnessed just how out of control the county's gun problem is getting. As on a standard patrol, Deputy Harper drove through Montgomery, taking a short cut onto the Route 46 via Clover Court. It was there that an unnamed male emerged from between two houses, immediately shooting at the cruiser.

As soon as the bullets began making contact, Deputy Harper instructed me to hide behind the cruiser for safety and cover, which I did. Back up was called and arrived almost instantly and the suspect was soon neutralized by trained members of the SWAT division. Whilst injured, the suspect again aimed his weapon at deputies. The suspect was eventually killed and the weapon, identified as a TEC-9, taken to the evidence locker.

As gun crime continues to be a prominent part of life in Red County, it is important to remember the strategy to follow if you find yourself in the situation. This is shown below:
 
First, run. The Department of Homeland Security state that if you can hear shots being fired but you cannot see the suspect, run as far as you can from the situation. If you frequent any places, it's worth preparing an escape route in case of emergencies.

If you cannot run or the suspect is in view the next option is to hide and to give yourself protection from gun shots. Ideally you need to get yourself out of the suspect's line of vision whilst shielding yourself where possible. It's important, however, not to trap yourself. Although is it recommended that if you're in a room in a building to lock the door and barricade it.

When safe and able to do so, call 911 and alert the Sheriff's Office to your location. If you cannot speak, call 911 and simply allow the operator to listen.

The last resort is to fight. If you have no possible way of running or hiding it is within your best interest to distract or incapacitate the suspect. This can be done by using nearby objects as weapons or throwing things.

You can read more from the Department of Homeland Security here.