It’s November 27, 2017 at about 3 p.m. when Hanford Police Officer Jeff Davis first hears a dispatch about a deadly shooting in the small Central Valley town of Lemoore. Minutes later, he notices a blue Dodge Charger at a traffic stop. He checks the license plate numbers against those …
Read More »ProPublica Editor: Transparency, Forthrightness Are Key To Regaining Trust In Media
In 2018, a Gallup poll reported that 45 percent of Americans trusted mass media to report the news accurately and fairly . That’s up from an all-time low of 32 percent in 2016, but still far lower than the levels of trust in the 1990s. Healing this relationship is one …
Read More »Transparency In Hospital Pricing The Goal Of New Federal Law – But Will It Work?
When we talk about healthcare in this country, one of the most common complaints is the price tag—monthly prescriptions that chip away at retirement savings and emergency procedures that can cause bankruptcy. With a new law that just went into effect this month, the federal government is trying to tackle …
Read More »Across Valley, Concerns Arise Over Government Transparency
Earlier this year, we reported on a new immigration policy in Madera County : Whenever the county jail was releasing a foreign-born felon back into the community, it would coordinate that release with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, which could potentially detain or deport that felon. But when …
Read More »Gustine school trustees respond to criticism about bond management, transparency
Trustees on the Gustine Unified School District governing board clashed with each other and members of the public Wednesday night over criticisms of the board’s transparency and district management of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater to buy two new fire vehicles; will study transparency tool
New vehicles, transparency and safety were all part of discussions Monday at Atwater City Hall. The City Council voted unanimously to pay for two new “fire command vehicles” at a … Click to Continue »
Read More »The Latest: California approves Legislature transparency law
The Latest on election results in California (all times local): 10:50 p.m. California voters have approved a ballot initiative to provide greater transparency in the legislative process. Proposition 54 won … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grand jury report criticizes transparency of discretionary funds
Report was published June 30 but not yet available online Report investigated transparency and accountability of discretionary funds Discretionary funds called “slush funds” by candidates … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced to host budget transparency tool training
The online tool is available now Representatives of the service to conduct hour-long training Its free and open to the public … Click to Continue »
Read More »Attorney Asks for Transparency in Testing of Pipeline Involved in Explosion
A state agency is preparing to test the PG&E pipelines involved in last month’s gas explosion at the Fresno County Peace Officers Gun Range that injured 11 people. The attorney representing some of the inmates hurt in the explosion is raising concerns, asking for transparency in the testing process. Now, he’s …
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