This month's run of triple-digit temperatures — seven so far, with at least a week's worth on the way — will have many Fresnans opening their utility bills this summer with trepidation. And, a proposed 32% rate hike for Pacific Gas and Electric that the California Public Utilities Commission is...
Decision on PG&E 32% Rate Increase Coming. Reform Advocate Says Hike Should Be Lower.
This month's run of triple-digit temperatures — seven so far, with at least a week's worth on the way — will have many Fresnans opening their utility bills this summer with trepidation. And, a proposed 32% rate hike for Pacific Gas and Electric that the California Public Utilities Commission is...
New Fresno Costco Complex Would Be Biggest in US. Expected to Generate Millions in Sales Taxes
A proposed relocation of the northwest Fresno Costco is bigger than originally proposed. In fact, it will have the largest footprint among all Costcos in the United States. And, increased traffic will be an "unavoidable" consequence. In a newly released 1,134-page draft environmental impact report, the total project will comprise...
New Fresno Costco Complex Would Be Biggest in US. Expected to Generate Millions in Sales Taxes
A proposed relocation of the northwest Fresno Costco is bigger than originally proposed. In fact, it will have the largest footprint among all Costcos in the United States. And, increased traffic will be an "unavoidable" consequence. In a newly released 1,134-page draft environmental impact report, the total project will comprise...
Fresno A’s? A Longshot, but Mayor Optimistic About Bringing Back a Triple-A Club
Could Fresno host the Oakland A's as the team looks for an interim home? The chances are as likely as a Jose Canseco defensive gem, but Mayor Jerry Dyer is willing to take a swing. "I think Fresno is always a possibility," Dyer said. "I'm confident that they're doing their...
Fresno A’s? A Longshot, but Mayor Optimistic About Bringing Back a Triple-A Club
Could Fresno host the Oakland A's as the team looks for an interim home? The chances are as likely as a Jose Canseco defensive gem, but Mayor Jerry Dyer is willing to take a swing. "I think Fresno is always a possibility," Dyer said. "I'm confident that they're doing their...
Does FUSD Need a Hired Gun to Help with PR for Teacher Contract Talks?
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...
Does FUSD Need a Hired Gun to Help with PR for Teacher Contract Talks?
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...