â– NWS Hanford says thunderstorms are possible in the Valley today. â– Heavy rain is expected tonight followed by showers Wednesday morning. â– Clear skies beginning Wednesday afternoon through Friday before rain returns. Rain, sun, and snow-capped mountains are providing beautiful views for Valley residents this winter, as seen in the image above...
General Plan Revise: How Is Fresno County Juggling Housing, Ag, and the Environment?
â– Fresno County supervisors on Tuesday will consider the first significant General Plan update in more than 20 years. â– Environmental advocates say the changes weaken ag land conversion requirements â– Community groups want a plan that better protects the environment and neglected communities On Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors will...
New Assembly Bill Would Restore Solar Power Reimbursements to Homeowners
â– Assemblyman Damon Connolly wants to roll back a tariff that reduced utility company payments to solar customers for their surplus energy. â– Connolly says the tariff is stifling the state's solar industry and could jeopardize California's clean energy goals. â– It's the latest legislation introduced to counter recent decisions by the California...
Nelson: ‘FUSD Wrong Not to Accommodate Teacher in Wheelchair on Field Trip’
â– FUSD Superintendent Bob Nelson says in video the district failed to accommodate a teacher who uses a wheelchair on a field trip. â– Nelson says district is committed to inclusivity and has launched an investigation. â– Fresno Unified also will engage in systemwide training to ensure incidents aren't repeated, he said. Fresno...
Trump’s New York Hush-Money Case Will Start March 25. It’s the First of His Criminal Trials
■A New York judge ruled that former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial can proceed. ■The case concerns allegations that he tried to bury stories about his extramarital affairs before his election in 2016. ■Trump also is a defendant in three other criminal prosecutions. NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s hush-money trial...
Shaw Avenue Highway 99 Interchange Poised for Upgrade. How Long Will the $120M Fix Take?
â– Upgrading Highway 99 interchange at Shaw Avenue could cost $120 million. â– Caltrans highway interchange projects typically take seven years, provided all funding is secured. â– City fixing Shaw Avenue potholes. High-Speed Rail adding grade separation at Shaw and Golden State Blvd. The city of Fresno requested $5 million from the federal...
How Much Did Brandau’s Campaign Spend on Super Bowl Ad?
â– Supervisor Steve Brandau spends big on election Super Bowl ad. â– Is Andreas Borgeas gearing for a comeback? â– Hearings for massive new northwest Fresno Costco are set. A record-setting Super Bowl audience means record prices for ads on the big game. And, one local politician took the plunge. Fresno County Supervisor...
What to Know If You Want a Glorious Photo of Yosemite’s Firefall
â– The last two weeks of February are the best time to see Yosemite's Firefall. â– The El Capitan picnic area is best place for viewing, but it fills up quickly. â– The National Park Service requires a reservation to drive into Yosemite on February weekends and the Feb. 19 holiday. What has...
Not So Fast, Kid: California Bill Would Restrict E-Bike Access for Youths
â– Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, D-Encinitas, proposes a bill that would limit e-bike usage for children. â– The bill would require either a driver's license or testing and a state ID card. â– Children under 12 would not be allowed to ride an e-bike. A new bill proposed by a southern California legislator would...
Mega-Warehouse Builder Embraces Visalia, Says Fresno ‘Not as Welcoming’
â– CapRock Partners' 1.2 million-square-foot building is set for late July or August opening. â– Visalia's unemployment rate is 10.2% compared to Fresno's 8.2%. â– Builder says it doesn't look at Fresno for new construction. Five months after announcing a new mega-warehouse for the city of Visalia, the Southern California developers anticipate...