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 »“Can I Recycle This?” And Other Questions Addressed By Fresno’s Public Utilities Instagram
Do you know what can and can’t be recycled? Which bin do you use for your Starbucks cups, your wrapping paper or your greasy pizza box? We wondered, where does everyone go to find these answers? So we sat down with the expert behind Fresno’s Public Utilities Instagram , Xitlaly …
Read More »Public Utilities Commission Delivers $56 Million Boost To Disadvantaged Communities
The state of California on Thursday greenlighted a suite of energy projects to serve the San Joaquin Valley, for a total investment of over $ 56 million. The California Public Utilities Commission has approved almost a dozen pilot projects to improve energy infrastructure in 11 disadvantaged communities across the Valley. …
Read More »Valley Air District Seeks Public Comment On Plan To Improve Air Quality
A much-anticipated plan to reduce particulate matter in the San Joaquin Valley is now up for public comment. After years of revisions, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is seeking public comment on its latest plan to reduce PM2.5 , a harmful pollutant that causes respiratory problems and …
Read More »Fresno State Launches New Institute To Build Public Trust In News Media
Amid talk of fake news and alternative facts, Fresno State has launched a new Institute for Media and Public Trust. Led by former Fresno Bee executive editor Jim Boren, the institute aims to bring together media professionals, academics and the public to bridge understanding about the way journalists work. Boren …
Read More »Merced man shot in the hand. Police seeking information from the public
Police are seeking information from the public after a 19-year-old man suffered an apparent gunshot wound late Tuesday night. The Merced Police Department received calls of shots fired at 11:27 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced DA candidates questioned about holding police accountable to the public
It is common for candidates of public offices to call for more law enforcement officers while on the campaign trail, but a forum this week in south Merced grilled Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Public Lecture Addresses Divided America in Moral, Political and Philosophical Terms
The differences that separate people in this country are difficult to reason about, whether they deal with abortion, the Second Amendment, taxes, health care, social programs or military interventions. Do … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump administration sues California again, this time over rights to sell public land
In its latest legal salvo against California, the Department of Justice announced Monday it is filing suit against what it branded an “extreme’’ state law that tries to give California … Click to Continue »
Read More »Justice Department suing California over right to sell public lands
In its latest legal salvo against California, the Department of Justice announced Monday it is filing suit against a state law that tries to give California power to veto sales … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teacher accidentally fires gun in California public safety class, injuring 3 students
Dennis Alexander told his California high school class Tuesday that he was going to check his pistol to be sure it was unloaded before conducting a lesson on disarming an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced has new public speech rules. You break them, it’s a misdemeanor
Merced City Council adopted decorum rules for council meetings this week that leaders say will protect speech, but detractors say are a roadblock to public input. The council approved making … Click to Continue »
Read More »RURAL POVERTY AMONG THE ELDERLY TRAINING – Open to Public
The public is encouraged and invited to attend. The training will be held on March 1st, from 9 am – noon OR 1 pm-4 pm, at the Mariposa County Government Center.
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