The controversial interim city manager in Atwater takes over Wednesday despite the mayor’s refusal this week to sign the contract. Mayor Jim Price told the Sun-Star he would not sign … Click to Continue »
Read More »California promises free community college tuition, but how will it pay?
Weeks after Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 19, which waives fees for first-time freshmen at California community colleges, officials in the Los Rios Community College District are wondering where the … Click to Continue »
Read More »In backlash against Trump, cities and states say they’ll live up to U.S. promises
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump may be quitting the Paris agreement on climate change, but forcing the nation to go along with him is proving more of a challenge. Dozens … Click to Continue »
Read More »As Trump threatens world climate pact, will India keep its promises to cut emissions?
Not long ago, global environmental activists looked at India with worry. The world’s fastest growing major economy – and one of its fastest growing emitters of carbon – was building … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dry weather promises a reprieve for region’s nearly full reservoirs
Forecasts for a dry near-term future come as Merced County reservoirs approach capacity. The San Luis Reservoir near Los Banos is 97 percent full and the east side’s Lake McClure … Click to Continue »
Read More »White House promises more federal aid for Lake Tahoe region
The White House on Wednesday announced a series of new funding and environmental programs to address the deteriorating health of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding forests caused in part by the increasing temperatures brought about by climate change. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sanger Zombie Run Promises Mud, “Blood”
If you like to run as if your life depends on it, then Sunday’s Mud n’ Blood Zombie Run in Sanger is probably right up your alley. The races start Sunday morning in Hobb’s Grove. If you don’t feel like running, people also can sign up to be a zombie. …
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