Yosemite National Park is proposing to increase entrance fees into the park. The single vehicle entrance fee would change from $ 20 to $ 30 for a seven day pass. The park’s annual pass would increase from $ 40 to $ 60. The current rate of $ 10 per individual …
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Increase Half Dome Permit Fees
Yosemite National Park will increase the permit fees for ascending Half Dome to a $ 10 application fee and a $ 10 permit fee. These fee increases will take effect when weather and snow conditions allow the Half Dome cables to be installed, at the end of May or early …
Read More »Labor Icon Dolores Huerta Arrested While Supporting A Wage Increase For Fresno County Caregivers
High-profile workers rights activist Dolores Huerta was one of several people cited with misdemeanor charges while protesting at a Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today. The 89-year-old who helped establish the National Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez was calling for higher wages for caregivers. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies cited …
Read More »State Utilities Regulator Wants Customer Input About PG&E’s Proposed Rate Increase
The California Public Utilities Commission is holding forums around the state to get feedback from Pacific Gas & Electric customers about the company’s proposed rate hike. It’s a process most utilities undergo every three years. PG&E is asking its regulator, the CPUC, to approve a rate increase that would add …
Read More »Legislation advances in support of Lake McClure storage increase
Bipartisan legislation intended to support the Lake McClure Storage Enhancement Project has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, Merced Irrigation District officials said Thursday. “This first step is crucial to … Click to Continue »
Read More »As Bakersfield Faces Budget Shortfall, City Council Looks At Possible Tax Increase
While the stock market is up, many cities in the valley are still struggling. Bakersfield perhaps faces the biggest cash crunch, as rising costs tied to health care and retirement expenses have coincided with a countywide economy that is struggling due to a decline in activity in the oil industry. …
Read More »Support extending tax increase for school improvements? Los Banos wants to know.
The Los Banos Unified School District is gauging residents’ interest in extending a 1995 tax increase in hopes of funding what officials say are much needed improvements. The school district … Click to Continue »
Read More »PG&E rate increase on the agenda for Merced meeting
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a meeting in Merced on Thursday. The commission will be asked to approve a rate increase by Pacific Gas and Electric and to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sierra Tel Requested Rate Increase.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding a Public Participation Hearing in Oakhurst on Sierra Telephone’s request to increase rates for basic residential and business 1- party service, LifeLine service, inside wire maintenance plan, returned check charge, and a proposal to establish a late payment charge. Sierra is requesting …
Read More »UC regents approve tuition increase
The University of California has approved its first tuition increase in seven years. The university system’s Board of Regents voted Thursday for the plan to increase tuition by 2.5 percent … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC system proposes first tuition increase in 6 years
Undergraduate students at the University of California may face a tuition increase for the first time in six years under a proposal to be considered by the university’s board of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bill to increase water storage in Merced
Merced-area leaders praised a new law that they say will increase water storage and benefit the region in the driest of years. They spoke Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bill to increase water storage in Merced greeted with praise and thanks
Looking over the water flowing down Bear Creek on Thursday, area leaders touted a new law signed by President Barack Obama that they say will go a long way toward … Click to Continue »
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