Tag Archives: Hike

Imagine strolling through Yosemite Valley some 140 years ago with naturalist John Muir listening to his poetic descriptions of Half Dome and learning about his legendary adventures. As one of Yosemite Conservancy’s unique Outdoor Adventures in 2012, visitors to Yosemite National Park can take a step back in time by …

Parks Fee Hike The National Park Service has backed off its plan to raise entrance fees at popular parks like Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon to $ 70. Under a revised plan announced Thursday, the new entrance fee would be $ 35.00 starting June 1. The park service says the …

The CSUB Roadrunners are about to go running far from Kern County. Later today the school’s men’s basketball team will take its game to the hallowed floor of New York’s Madison Square Garden for a spot in the final four of the NIT basketball tournament, playing Georgia Tech. It’s a …

Nearly 60 percent of Merced County workers will be impacted, according to study Uneducated, those who lack skills will be impacted the most, UC Merced economist says Minimum wage increase may cause some Valley residents to leave, small businesses to close … Click to Continue »

   It’s what most of us expect to make when  we enter the working  world.  Minimum wage.  Currently at $ 9 an hour in  most  California cities including Fresno.  Slated to rise to $ 10 statewide   in January.  But if Fresno follows in the footsteps of Los  Angeles,  minimum wage could …