The City of Fresno has long relied on groundwater to meet its needs, but a new surface water treatment plant is slated to begin operating this summer. While the city faced complications with their last treatment plant, they’re hoping the lessons learned help solve problems before they start. Fresno’s new …
Read More »As Census Nears, Fresno’s Overlooked Homes Could Mean Millions Less In Aid
The 2020 U.S. census is just around the corner, and a new project shows a significant number of Fresno’s residents could be overlooked. The U.S. Census Bureau maintains a Master Address File of every registered postal address in the country. Don’t have a registered address? You probably won’t be counted. …
Read More »As Trump’s fossil-fuel ‘energy dominance’ plan founders, a crucial solar energy decision nears
During his first year in office, President Donald Trump has guided the ship of state directly into the headwinds of market instability, civic opposition, unstable finance and environmental risk in … Click to Continue »
Read More »As Trump’s inauguration nears, conservationists feel a new urgency
The West’s most powerful water managers held an emergency conference call on the morning before Thanksgiving to consider the same question people across the country are asking: What will the … Click to Continue »
Read More »As winter nears, watch for new risks to Valley air quality
Windy conditions forecast for the Central Valley this week are raising the possibility of poor air quality, although recent precipitation may help keep dust from blowing around, the San Joaquin … Click to Continue »
Read More »Voter registration climbs in Merced County as primary nears
Number of registered voters grew by about 2,400 in past month New Democrats outpaced Republicans in Merced County California almost mattered in GOP primary … Click to Continue »
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