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Joe Del Bosque has owned his farm west of Mendota for 36 years. He’s grown cherries, tomatoes and asparagus. But the crop closest to his heart is melons. His dad began growing melons in the Mendota area in the 1950s. “They’ve been in my blood for all my life, you …
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 »Los Banos councilmembers seek to limit how many cars you can park at your own home.
The Los Banos City Council is looking into tightening the rules on where people are allowed to park their cars at their own homes, saying it would help “beautify” neighborhoods … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gun shop owner speaks about gun bill that would further limit firearm purchases
Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range owner Gerry Mitchell speaks about a proposed bill that would limit the sale of long guns such as rifles to California residents at his business in Merced, Calif., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. If passed, SB-497 would limit firearm purchases by California residents to …
Read More »Global deal would limit use of coolant
Negotiators from more than 170 nations agreed Saturday to begin limiting heat-trapping greenhouse gases known as HFCs, often used in air conditioners and refrigerators. The legally binding agreement, reached in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Obama says Paris deal to limit carbon pollution will take effect
The Paris climate accord negotiated last year has been ratified by enough countries to go into force, a step that will help reduce worldwide carbon pollution and stave off global … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Winton man arrested for DUI; more than four times over limit
Atwater police arrested Jose Miguel Avila, 31, Saturday His blood-alcohol content was 0.375 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Age limit for buying tobacco changes to 21
California is the second state to change its law Age restriction won’t stop all young adults New limit has the potential to improve overall health … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drought causes popular park to limit waterslide hours
The drought continues to impact the central valley. In Fresno, a popular theme park is now limiting it’s water use because of the drought. This summer, waterslides at Blackbeard’s entertainment center will only be open on weekends. The slides opened May 23rd. Blackbeard’s owner says it’ll save thousands of gallons …
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