Just as Fresno’s downtown and southwest areas are preparing for makeovers, so is its transportation system. The city announced last month that it plans to restructure its bus system for the first time in decades—with public input. But there are bound to be limitations—and some community members are concerned. Dave …
Read More »The ‘good ol’ boy’ system at work? State transportation board seat becomes hot issue
The recommendation for a state commission appointment has drawn controversy in Merced County this week, and one area leader said the “good-ol’-boy” system is at work. The position in question … Click to Continue »
Read More »US approves $650M for train system, also helps high-speed rail
The Trump administration announced Monday that it will fully fund a $ 650 million federal grant for electrification of a San Francisco Bay Area train system that also would help California’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »California’s high-speed rail system could be operated first by a foreign firm
Five international teams of companies – all from nations with well-established passenger rail systems – have submitted their qualifications to handle the early ramp-up operation of California’s future high-speed rail … Click to Continue »
Read More »EPA undoes effort to ban pesticide linked to nervous system damage in kids
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week reversed an Obama administration recommendation to ban a pesticide linked to nervous system damage in children. Newly installed EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt signed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Water for 2017 irrigation system now available to deliver and order
Water for the 2017 irrigation system is now available and being delivered by the Merced Irrigation District, according to a statement. The MID Board of Directors decided the district’s surface … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gray proposes legislation to overhaul state’s water management system
After five years of punishing drought and the state’s plan to allocate more irrigation water for fish, Assemblyman Adam Gray is rolling out newly proposed legislation to restructure the state’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC system proposes first tuition increase in 6 years
Undergraduate students at the University of California may face a tuition increase for the first time in six years under a proposal to be considered by the university’s board of … Click to Continue »
Read More »VA Central California Health Care System connecting veteran community
The VA Central California Health Care System is connecting the veteran community by a series of events set for July. These events provide resources vets and their families from care, support and benefits. List of events: VA " Summer of Service" Summit – Information Summit Jul 1, 2015 8:30 AM – 12:00 …
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