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Read More »Two Valley Republican Congressmen Sign Letter Opposing DACA Repeal
Two Valley congressmen are among a group of 6 Republicans asking President Donald Trump to maintain deportation protections for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country as children. The president is considering ending the Obama-era program called DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. That allows eligible immigrants to …
Read More »Merced soccer academy to sign deal with MLS team Seattle Sounders
This weekend has a lot in store for Merced Atlas Soccer Academy. Representatives from the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders will be in Merced to close a deal with … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced faculty sign open letter asking Trump to uphold Paris Climate Agreement
Nearly 100 UC Merced faculty, along with others from California universities, have signed an open letter calling on President Donald Trump and his administration to stay committed to reducing greenhouse … Click to Continue »
Read More »Officials advice residents to sign up for emergency alerts, especially since heavy rainfall is expected
With the heavy rainfall expected in the valley this weekend, officials are urging residents to register for the Merced County Emergency Notification System. The notification system alerts residents in emergency … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gov. Jerry Brown hails sweeping climate legislation, plans to sign both measures into law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Flanked by legislative leaders, California Gov. Jerry Brown said new measures approved on Wednesday would be a milestone for the state’s climate change policies. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Global cloud coverage shifting in ominous sign of climate change
When politicians talk of climate "uncertainty," they’re often casting doubt on things that are well understood: Warming is happening, and humans are responsible. … Click to Continue »
Read More »In a striking declaration, 175 nations sign historic accord on global warming
NEW YORK – In a striking declaration that the world is finally ready to change its polluted ways, global leaders gathered at the United Nations headquarters here to sign the historic Paris climate accord, an agreement that is seen as the blueprint for rescuing the planet. … Click to Continue …
Read More »Sign Of The Times
In South Valley news, some Visalia businesses may soon have to change the way they advertise due to a proposed city regulation.The idea of changing the way Visalia businesses advertise is welcome news to residents like Bill Balsley who says " I don’t want my sidewalks being utilized as advertising …
Read More »Visalia Sign Ordinance Presented
Window signage in Visalia may soon be reduced to only 30 percent on businesses and some owners aren’t happy about it. Monday the city council was presented with the ordinance. Many people including business owners and the Chamber of Commerce showed up to the city council meeting to voice their …
Read More »Yosemite National Park and Berchtesgaden National Park Sign Formal Sister Park Arrangement
Yosemite National Park and Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany have signed a sister park arrangement. The formal arrangement outlines the commitment from both parks to foster international cooperation in preserving these protected areas. The arrangement was signed by Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher and Dr. Michael Vogel, Berchtesgaden National …
Read More »Reverse 911: Madera County Urges Locals to Sign Up
With a hot dry summer ahead, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to sign up for the county’s reverse 911 system, “MCAlert.” Residents and officers in town for last year’s devastating fires say, the free system could save lives. To register: —> http://mcalert.org/
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