Topping this week’s list, a diverse political coalition announced its opposition to Measure E, a proposed countywide .25% sales tax increase benefitting Fresno State academics and athletics, on Monday. The coalition was comprised of local Democrat, Republican, and Libertarian leaders and business people speaking out against the new $1.4 billion proposal on the March 5 ballot. 

Here are other stories making a local impact.

• Shaw Avenue Highway 99 Interchange Poised for Upgrade. How Long Will the $120M Fix Take? 
• Tell FUSD Trustees What You Want to See in Next Superintendent 
• What to Know If You Want a Glorious Photo of Yosemite’s Firefall 

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