Fresno moved a step closer Thursday to fund an unconventional program that aims to reduce gun violence. After a fiery debate, the Fresno City Council voted to partially fund Advance Peace. Three council members voted to allocate $ 200,000 from the budget for the program. The city administration, local leaders, …
Read More »After Heated Public Outcry, Fresno City Council Votes Down Ordinance To Limit Giving To Panhandlers
The Fresno City Council voted down an ordinance Thursday that would have fined people in their cars attempting to give money or food to those standing at busy intersections. The proposal in question is called the Safe Transfer of Objects to Pedestrians, or STOP, and was authored by Council President …
Read More »Study on Arctic warmth and winter weather across US draws heated debate
Those severe winter storms that have been plaguing the East Coast might be linked to a rapidly warming Arctic, according to a new study on Arctic temperatures and extreme weather … Click to Continue »
Read More »Debate gets heated as county leaders end controversial funds
Merced County Supervisors on Tuesday dissolved a contentious budget practice that split $ 200,000 between each supervisor annually for “special board projects.” After bitter dispute during the county’s final budget hearing … Click to Continue »
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