As we reported earlier this summer, the Fresno area could soon be home to two medical schools. While that may seem like a great opportunity for creating home-grown doctors, research suggests local residencies and fellowships could be more important for keeping doctors here. But the Valley lags behind the state …
Read More »Settlement reached in federal case of Modesto farmer fined $2.8 million for plowing his field
Northern California farmer John Duarte spent years fighting the federal government after being fined for plowing over protected wetlands on his property. He attracted a nationwide army of conservative supporters … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mexican citizen living in Dos Palos faces federal drug charge
An Mexican citizen living in Dos Palos was indicted on Thursday for conspiring to grow marijuana and for damaging the Sequoia National Forest, federal officials announced. Jose Manuel Sanchez-Zapien, 37, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Big boost for black college students in new 2017 federal budget: More generous aid
Black colleges and universities got a big win in the new federal budget: a major expansion of the Pell Grants used by thousands of their students. The bill expands Pell … Click to Continue »
Read More »Rep. Hunter Says He Will Not Seek Federal Funding For ‘Sanctuaries’
Rep. Duncan Hunter , R-Alpine, took a stand against sanctuary cities and counties Thursday. He announced he will not submit any federal funding requests on behalf of states, cities, universities or other entities deemed “sanctuaries” for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. In a statement, Hunter argues sanctuaries undermine the …
Read More »Man shot by Fresno police in jail on federal immigration hold
A man shot by a Fresno police officer early Saturday is out of the hospital and and is in Fresno County Jail, where he is being held on a federal … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmate escapes from Atwater federal prison
An inmate held in the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater was discovered missing Sunday morning, prison officials reported. Eric Pree, 47, was discovered missing from the minimum security federal prison about … Click to Continue »
Read More »California climate change symposium highlights difference between state and federal policy
Welcome to the AM Alert, your morning run-down on California policy and politics. To receive it regularly, please sign up for it here. The day after President Donald Trump signed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man convicted in federal court of child-porn possession
A 30-year-old Atwater man was convicted Friday in federal court of possessing pornographic videos of children as young as 4 years old, the U.S. Attorney’s Office reported. Roger Cha was … 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 »Valley air officials seeking federal support for cleaner air
Valley Air District petitions EPA for stricter vehicle standards Air quality plaguing Valley residents’ health, officials say Much of Valley’s pollution coming from vehicles … Click to Continue »
Read More »Federal assessment: Fracking off Calif. coast does not cause significant environmental impact
An environmental assessment from two federal agencies released Friday determined that fracking off the coast of California causes no significant impact, thus lifting a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing that was instituted earlier this year. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hydroelectric power officials bemoan federal regulations
At House hearing, officials say permitting process dampens clean generation of electricity PG&E official claims years of delays, millions of expenses before licenses are granted A caution: a dam in the wrong place can hurt wildlife, recreation and traditions … Click to Continue »
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