Soon, there should be fewer birds getting burned or killed by an invisible flame as they fly over the New Jersey Meadowlands. Installation has begun of a giant cagelike structure … Click to Continue »
Read More »Climate change lawsuits face uphill battle, but could have radical implications
Does a trio of new lawsuits aimed at forcing the world’s largest oil companies to pay for the projected effects of rising seas along California’s coast have a fighting chance? … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sea level rise could bring costly flooding in coastal communities within decades
As glaciers melt amid the heat of a warming planet, scientists predict that coastal communities in the United States could eventually experience flooding from higher tides. Conservative estimates range from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what to do if you’re displaced — or could be — by Mariposa fire
If you’ve been displaced by the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa, get started on your insurance claim as soon as you can, insurance agents said Thursday. The fire has spread to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced River rescues are expensive, and you could end up paying for it
Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Daryl Allen said residents have been warned, and should stay off of the dangerous Merced River. If you don’t, you could end up paying for your rescue, he said Wednesday, July 5, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s why your next swim in the Merced River could cost you $4,000
Merced River rescues are expensive and if you need one, you could end up paying for it, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. A rescue of three women and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced River rescues are expensive, and you could end up paying for it
Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Daryl Allen said residents have been warned, and should stay off of the dangerous Merced River. If you don’t, you could end up paying for your rescue, he said Wednesday, July 5, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Lease For Chukchansi Park Could Clear Way For Grizzlies Sale
The Fresno City Council has unanimously approved a new lease agreement with the Fresno Grizzlies baseball team for Chukchansi Park. The move could help clear the way for a new ownership group to take over the team. The new lease would have the owners pay the city $ 500,000 a …
Read More »Mining sand from beaches in mainland US could end with proposed settlement
The California Coastal Commission and an international cement company on Tuesday announced a proposed settlement that would end the mining of coastal sand in Monterey County – the last operation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump order that could shrink marine sanctuaries moves forward
Eleven national marine sanctuaries and monuments – from Monterey Bay to New England to the South Pacific – could lose protections under new details of a Trump administration plan released … Click to Continue »
Read More »Taxpayers could pay to attract teachers. But is California really running out of them?
Should taxpayers underwrite special benefits to attract new teachers, such as affordable housing, expanded maternity leave and tax breaks? California lawmakers have put forward a raft of proposals offering extra … 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 »Can Latinos get elected in Atwater? This firm says ‘no’ and could sue
Atwater last week was added to the list of central San Joaquin Valley cities pushed to move to local elections by district, the city attorney confirmed Friday. Atwater’s electoral system … Click to Continue »
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