Although it's too early to declare an "Amazing April" for California's water situation, a slow-moving storm this week is certainly boosting the Sierra snowpack. Super cool visible satellite loop from GOES-17 depicting eye-like feature near center of slow-moving cut-off low pressure system off the coast of Los Angeles. Showers and...
Celebrate National Beer Day by Buying Local
April 7 is National Beer Day, a time where we can raise a toast to the oldest of all beverages. People have been making beer for more than 5,000 years. In fact, the oldest recorded recipe we know of is for beer. Here is a list of local restaurants and...
Thanks to Storm, Fresno Rainfall Climbs to 70% of Normal
Monday's storm dropped a quarter-inch of rain on Fresno, bringing the seasonal total to 70% of normal. It's been a good comeback in precipitation for farmers and others reliant on the ag economy after a bone-dry February. Reclamation Doubles Friant Allocation to 40% The good news continued Monday as the...
Granville Homes to Donate $5K for Every House Sold to COVID-19 Fight
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on the community, Darius Assemi announced Monday morning that Granville Homes is donating $5,000 for every sold home that closes escrow through May 31. The donation, which is expected to total $100,000, will support healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic and...
Sunday’s Rain Takes Fresno Off Top 10 Driest Years Chart
The storm bringing heavy rain to the Valley floor and snow in the Sierra is expected to weaken Monday. But continued unsettled weather will continue into Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Hanford said. Conditions are expected to dry out, with temperatures rising by the end of the week and...
Get Your Umbrellas. Rain Returns to the Valley on Sunday.
A significant storm is on course to hit the San Joaquin Valley on Sunday, and the National Weather Service in Hanford predicts widespread rain through Monday. The storm, which could hit northern California as early as Saturday, is also expected to deliver as much as two feet of snow in...
Here’s a List of Restaurants That Offer Delivery in Fresno and Clovis
The online review site Yelp put together a list of local eateries that remain open and are offering meal delivery. Some offer delivery directly, at no additional charge under certain conditions. GrubHub and DoorDash deliveries are ordered through its mobile and online app and come with a fee. More information regarding...
Coronavirus Shows State Push for Public Transit is Hazardous to our Health
On March 11, 2020, the Legislative Analyst’s Office published a handout, which included a passage on the climate benefits of mass transit over private vehicles. Within days, a spreading virus made the case that our cars are a more hygienic means of travel than public transportation, where humanity is crammed...
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Comes to Merced
Merced County will activate mobile COVID-19 testing sites for those showing symptoms of the disease, according to a news release from the county's health department. Testing will be done in two locations each week — one on the west side of the county and one on the east side. Specific...
Two Convicted Valley Killers Granted Clemency by Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned five people who already served their time and commuted the sentences of 21 state prison inmates, including more than a dozen convicted of murder or related crimes. The victims were children in two of the cases and a pregnant woman in...