Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to better maintain facilities, enhance visitor services, and provide for better resource protection. These proposed fee …
Read More »The Friant-Kern Canal Is Sinking. Thirty-Mile Parallel Canal Proposed
The Friant-Kern Canal, which delivers water to farms and communities on the east side of the Valley, is literally sinking in some areas due to groundwater pumping. And with one week to go before the California legislature wraps up its 2019 session, many hope the state will help fund the …
Read More »Selma Is Moving To District Elections. Some Say The Proposed Districts Don’t Represent The Community
The Selma City Council wants to change the way people vote for council members by creating districts versus at-large voting. But mapping those districts is a complicated process and community and council members have different ideas on how to make it fair. The first set of district maps that were …
Read More »Fresno Diocese Rolls Out Survivor Compensation Program. Lawyers Claim It’s Because Of Proposed Law
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno has been under pressure the last few months to release its own list of priests who have been acccused of sexual abuse. Although a list hasn’t been released yet, the diocese is rolling out a settlement program for survivors. Some attorneys who represent survivors …
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 »State Officials, Valley Air Advocates Warn Against Proposed EPA Rule
You know how newer cars are rated to drive a certain number of miles per gallon of fuel? That number is regulated by the federal government. Since 1978, the U.S. has required that cars achieve steadily better fuel economy. Earlier this year, however, the Trump Administration announced a new rule …
Read More »With Clovis Groundbreaking, Proposed Medical School One Step Closer To Reality
The San Joaquin Valley’s newest university is expanding: On Wednesday, groundbreaking ceremony for a new campus of California Health Sciences University. The 90-acre plot of land between Highway 168, Temperance and Alluvial Avenues in Clovis is part of the university’s plan to operate a family of schools of medicine and …
Read More »Merced-area teachers say part of the proposed GOP tax plan hurts local education
Teachers often spend their own money to provide students with books, pens and pencils, but they can get a tax deduction of $ 250 for their expenses — but not under … Click to Continue »
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 »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 »Atwater’s budget proposed to climb as the city tries to work its way out of deficit
Atwater is looking at a $ 44.8 million budget for the new fiscal year, which includes the addition of positions for patrol officers, according to records. The balanced 2017-18 budget is … Click to Continue »
Read More »Blue jacket alert: FFA backers see progress against governor’s proposed funding shift
More than half of the state Assembly opposes a $ 15.4 million funding shift that has raised concern at FFA and other career-training programs. They are asking Gov. Jerry Brown to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos City Council discuss details in proposed animal control ordinance
City Council spent more than two hours Wednesday discussing a new animal control ordinance that is two years in the making. The ordinance makes sweeping changes to the city’s animal … Click to Continue »
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