Joel Preheim grew up the oldest of eight kids in the tiny town of Big Creek. His 87-year-old mother still lives in his childhood home across the street from his sister. Fortunately, both of their houses survived the Creek Fire, which destroyed many of the area’s homes. But Preheim wasn’t …
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Actor Darnell Abraham’s new role as George Washington in the San Francisco run of Hamilton – described as “America then told by America now” – makes it a little harder for him to go unnoticed. “One of the adjustments for me has been going out in public,” said Abraham after …
Read More »Posting mugshots on internet draws criminal charges from California attorney general
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is filing extortion and money laundering charges against the owners of a website that publishes mugshot photos and charges a fee to remove them. His … Click to Continue »
Read More »Should Los Banos council offer fee waivers even if it comes from general fund money?
A nonprofit organization that helps low-income families purchase homes asked the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday to waive the impact fees for a home they built. However, for the … Click to Continue »
Read More »U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks about California, immigration in Sacramento
The morning after the Trump administration sued California over its immigration policies, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at 8 a.m. to members of the California Peace Officers Association. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney General Becerra To Discuss Immigration Policy With Local Growers
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra met with local officials from across the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno today. After addressing DACA and criminal justice reform, Becerra said that over the weekend he plans to meet with employers, like growers, to discuss what to expect from federal immigration authorities now that …
Read More »Is Algebra 2 Necessary? CSU Tweaks General Ed Math Requirements
For years, the California State University system has had a requirement that students be proficient in Algebra 2 as a pre-requisite for taking other general education math classes. That’s pushed many students into so-called remedial math classes, but it’s also led to criticism. Some say it’s a civil rights issue …
Read More »The Merced Sun-Star wins General Excellence award in statewide contest
The Merced Sun-Star captured nine nine awards Saturday in the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including the prestigious General Excellence award, naming it the best daily newspaper … Click to Continue »
Read More »2014-2019 Mariposa County Housing Element Update to the General Plan Public Review Draft
Mariposa County has made available the Draft 2014 –2019 Housing Element Update to the General Plan for Public Review. The project is a required Element of the General Plan that applies to all of the land within the boundaries of Mariposa County.
Read More »CA Attorney General Kamala Harris Honors Valley Law Enforcement Officers
California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris stopped off in Clovis Thursday to honor several police and C.H.P. officers. It was part of the annual Peace Officer Commendation Award ceremony. This year, it took place inside the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial. Harris says some of the best police work in the country is …
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