Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Recent meetings of the Los Banos Unified School District board have been characterized by nasty exchanges and even name-calling between trustees and, board members admit, it’s a problem. Trustee Marlene … Click to Continue »
Read More »Once declared a model for fighting air pollution, Mexico City again chokes
MEXICO CITY – As the evening thunder turned to rainfall last week, residents savored the cooling and cleansing effects of long-awaited spring showers. … Click to Continue »
Read More »1 Firefighter, 2 Inmates Injured Fighting Fire in Tulare County
Three people were injured, including a Tulare County Cal Fire firefighter, while fighting a fire near the community of Three Rivers. Cal Fire officials say the three people were fighting a 2- to 3-acre fire on Case Mountain when a tree fell on them. The firefighter sustained major injuries and …
Read More »A Week in Yosemite: Fighting fire with fire
In a fire season so busy it’s easy to lose count, it’s maybe not the best time to convince people that some fires are good. But that job falls to Gary Wuchner, the Fire Information and Education Manager at Yosemite National Park. He’s says starting prescribed burns is a way …
Read More »Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant honored for his efforts in fighting abuse
Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant Jeff Kertson received an award that recognizes organizations and individuals that help victims of crime. "We all come together to look out for those who can’t look out for themselves,” said Sgt. Kertson. Kertson is a leader and volunteer, he’s dedicated his career to protect the …
Read More »Clovis Unified fighting vandalism and graffiti at schools
Clovis Unified School District leaders say vandalism and graffiti plague their school campuses on a regular basis and they need the public’s help to put a stop to it. Resources are having to be budgeted by the school district for custodians to paint over graffiti and make repairs. The latest …
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