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Heat waves, droughts and floods are climate trends that will force California farmers to change some practices — including what they grow — to continue producing yields that historically have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver in deadly Merced County bus crash must surrender his passport, judge says
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Read More »Fresno State lecturer whose ‘Trump must hang’ tweet sparked backlash airs view of post
Lars Maischak, a history lecturer who sparked controversy with a tweet that stated “Trump must hang,” is speaking out about the intent of his posts and on how he has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Asian carp caught near Lake Michigan must be a ‘wake-up call,’ lawmakers say
A live Asian carp was caught beyond electronic barriers meant to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes, just nine miles from Lake Michigan, state and federal government … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto mother who stabbed 13-year-old autistic son must remain in prison, for now
A Modesto mother convicted of stabbing her 13-year-old autistic son in September 2010 must remain in prison at least another year, or possibly another three years. Anitra Hankins, 42, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Nearly 400 military bases must be tested for drinking-water contamination
Contamination from former or current military installations has ignited a nationwide review of water on or around bases that used a firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals. The military is now … Click to Continue »
Read More »After Los Banos rejects charter renewal, Green Valley board must choose how to proceed
Green Valley Charter School officials are fighting to keep the school open for the 2017-18 school year. The Los Banos Unified School District board’s governing board last Thursday voted 4-3 … Click to Continue »
Read More »City must invest in keeping youth moving in right direction
Merced must invest more in its parks and Youth Council City will choose council members by district soon; will they support youth? … Click to Continue »
Read More »Coastal communities face extreme peril, must prepare
In the 1960s, people had an explanation for the changing weather: “the bomb.” In the 1970s, it was “the greenhouse effect.” We’ve since adopted the terms global warming and climate change. … Click to Continue »
Read More »States Must Allow Same-Sex Marriage
Friday marks a landmark legal victory for the gay rights movement. By a five-to-four vote, the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples nationwide have the right to marry in all 50 U.S. states. The justices said states cannot ban same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court case came after several lower …
Read More »Wells Are Dry and Water is Scarce but Valley Residents Still Must Pay Flood Insurance
As the valley enters it’s fourth year of severe drought, the last thing on many minds is flooding, but according to the federal government the threat of flooding is still a reality and thousands are still required to pay flood insurance. Thousands of homes in Tulare County lie on designated …
Read More »Clovis Residents Must Reduce Water Use by 36 Percent or Be Fined
The Clovis City Council approved emergency water mandates Monday night, requiring Clovis water customers to drastically cut their water usage. Effective May 1, Clovis residents will have to reduce their water use by 36 percent compared to 2013 (same billing cycle), or be fined. Earlier this month, Gov. Jerry Brown …
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