Here's yet another sign that the Fresno Unified-Fresno Teachers Association contract talks might not be going so well: FTA is criticizing the district's plan to hire a "political/communications consultant" for its negotiations' communications. Tim Orman, former chief of staff for Fresno mayors Lee Brand and Jerry Dyer, confirmed to School...
Records Expected to Tumble as Valley Could Hit 118 Degrees: UCLA Climate Scientist
The weather experts agree: Scorching, extreme heat will bake the San Joaquin Valley starting Saturday. The question is, how high will the thermometer go? Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central California from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Monday evening. Dangerous heat will result in a...
Records Expected to Tumble as Valley Could Hit 118 Degrees: UCLA Climate Scientist
The weather experts agree: Scorching, extreme heat will bake the San Joaquin Valley starting Saturday. The question is, how high will the thermometer go? Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central California from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Monday evening. Dangerous heat will result in a...
On LGBT Books Issue, It’s Pearce vs. Clovis City Council Colleagues
Several Clovis residents, including three city councilmembers, criticized Diane Pearce for her views on LGBT books at the Clovis Public Library at Monday night's council meeting. Because the item was not on the agenda, the city council did not take any official action. But, it led to a stern debate....
On LGBT Books Issue, It’s Pearce vs. Clovis City Council Colleagues
Several Clovis residents, including three city councilmembers, criticized Diane Pearce for her views on LGBT books at the Clovis Public Library at Monday night's council meeting. Because the item was not on the agenda, the city council did not take any official action. But, it led to a stern debate....
Is The ‘Greening’ of California’s New Car Sales Slowing Down?
A recent study by iseecars.com found that California is among the states with the lowest growth for hybrid and electric vehicle share of the market. Iseecars.com, a car search engine that also produces industry reports, analyzed the market share of alternative-fuel cars between 2017-18 and 2022-23 and determined that market...
Is The ‘Greening’ of California’s New Car Sales Slowing Down?
A recent study by iseecars.com found that California is among the states with the lowest growth for hybrid and electric vehicle share of the market. Iseecars.com, a car search engine that also produces industry reports, analyzed the market share of alternative-fuel cars between 2017-18 and 2022-23 and determined that market...
Blast Furnace Temperatures Headed to Valley. How Hot Will This Weekend Be?
Life-threatening hot weather is expected to bake Fresno and surrounding communities with weekend temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher, says the National Weather Service in Hanford. A very prolonged, severe heatwave will begin across the Southwest later this week that could last 7+ days. Death Valley could hit 130°F Sunday,...
Blast Furnace Temperatures Headed to Valley. How Hot Will This Weekend Be?
Life-threatening hot weather is expected to bake Fresno and surrounding communities with weekend temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher, says the National Weather Service in Hanford. A very prolonged, severe heatwave will begin across the Southwest later this week that could last 7+ days. Death Valley could hit 130°F Sunday,...
CEMEX Showdown Nears: Construction Costs, Friant Traffic, Emissions Hang in the Balance
Amid a push for homes, infrastructure, and road repairs, an end to the concrete and asphalt from a mining company along the San Joaquin River would hike construction costs while increasing greenhouse gases, construction experts say. City of Fresno officials have said all options are on the table regarding mining...