Kern County Supervisors have adopted new district lines following a legal settlement with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The group sued the county alleging the 2011 supervisorial redistricting disenfranchised Latino voters by drawing lines that divided communities like Arvin and Delano, diluting their political power. In February …
Read More »LA, Long Beach ports adopt plan to slash air pollution and go zero emissions
The nation’s largest port complex approved a sweeping plan Thursday to slash air pollution by encouraging the phase-out of diesel trucks in favor of natural gas and, ultimately, zero-emission trucks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced City Council could adopt proposed budget for new fiscal year
On Monday the Merced City Council could adopt a proposed budget of $ 218.4 million for the new fiscal year during its regular meeting It is at City Hall, 678 W. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced supervisors to adopt rules for controversial discretionary funds
The outgoing Merced County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt new policies this month that will tighten guidelines and add transparency to the discretionary funds supervisors hand out. District … Click to Continue »
Read More »Clovis could adopt tougher water restrictions today
Residents of Clovis could find out if they’ll soon face tougher water restrictions. City council is planning to discuss a proposal that would cut the city’s water use by up to 35%. That would mean cutting back on the days you can water. You could also face fines for runoff …
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