It’s a busy, uncontrolled intersection frequently crossed by students on their way to and from Los Banos High School. City leaders say while, so far at least, major tragedy has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Activists want to build bridge over freeway to provide safe crossing for wildlife
As 101 Freeway traffic streaked past, a dozen conservationists and fundraisers gathered this week just west of Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, their eyes alternating between maps they carried … Click to Continue »
Read More »Farmers, Environmental Leaders Urge Legislature To Support Safe Drinking Water Bill
California farmers and environmental justice leaders are joining forces to support a bill that would help fund a clean drinking water program. The coalition, which includes the Community Water Center , is urging California Assembly leaders to bring SB623 , the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund to a vote, …
Read More »How safe is your tuna? It’s important to know where it was caught
Tuna caught in industrialized areas of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans have 36 times more pollutants than those fished in remote parts of the West Pacific, scientists from Scripps Oceanography … Click to Continue »
Read More »Air pollution exposure may hasten death, even at levels deemed ‘safe,’ study says
At a time when the Trump administration is moving to delay and dismantle air quality regulations, a new study suggests that air pollution continues to cut Americans’ lives short, even … Click to Continue »
Read More »How to be safe with fireworks this year
State and local officials are cracking down on illegal fireworks this year – including sales on Craigslist. Even “safe and sane” fireworks are banned in some area communities. … Click to Continue »
Read More »West Nile is back in Merced County. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
West Nile virus was detected in one mosquito found outside Los Banos last week, officials with the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District announced. The mosquito tested positive for the virus … Click to Continue »
Read More »California call to undocumented students: It’s safe to apply for financial aid
California lawmakers and educators are encouraging undocumented students to apply for state financial aid despite the current federal immigration climate. The California Dream Act has provided financial aid to undocumented … Click to Continue »
Read More »Planada, Le Grand youngsters have new access to safe drinking water
A trio of nonprofits recently teamed to put new water bottle-filling stations in Le Grand and Planada schools, according to a news release. The Agua4All campaign to provide and promote … Click to Continue »
Read More »FUSD To Consider ‘Safe Space’ Immigration Designation
Fresno Unified Trustees are putting forward a resolution to declare the school district ‘safe place’ for undocumented students. The move is in response to student concerns about the Trump administration’s deportation policies. Two-thirds of Fresno Unified School district students are Hispanic and district trustees say the heightened talk of more …
Read More »Child abducted by father last year found safe at south Modesto home
After six months of searching, the Ceres police on Wednesday afternoon found a toddler who was abducted by his father last year. Two-year-old Kayden was found safe; living with his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston schools officially ‘safe havens,’ regardless of immigration status
Amid a push for Merced County cities to become “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants, the Livingston Union School District’s governing board last week voted for its schools to be “safe havens” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Undocumented students should feel safe at Merced college campuses, faculty and administrators say
Merced-area faculty and administrators have tried to ease the fears of undocumented students in recent weeks amid discussions about changes to immigration policies that could be a reality under a … Click to Continue »
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