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Congress Kicks in $206 Million to Fix Leaky Friant-Kern Canal

Efforts to repair a long stretch of the Friant-Kern Canal got a major boost in the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package passed Monday night. The congressional package includes $206 million for canal repairs that are expected to begin in early 2021. The bill is on President Donald Trump's desk, and...

Cox's Latest Bill Would Repair Sinking Friant-Kern Canal

Congressman TJ Cox (D-Fresno) has introduced a bill that would help fix the failing Friant-Kern Canal. Dubbed the Move Water Now Act, H.R. 5316 would provide $200 million in funds to repair a 33-mile middle section of the 152-mile canal. That amount is expected to cover half of the repair...

Fresno Unified to Voters: How About a $500M Bond Measure?

After hearing about overwhelming support from voters surveyed about a potential $240 million bond measure, Fresno Unified trustees want to see if voters would be willing to double down — even though the district's chief financial officer warned against trying for a $500 million bond measure. Listen to this article:...

One Fresno Splash Park Fixed. Two to Go.

Update, 6/05/19, 5:10 p.m.: The city reports that the splash pad at Todd Beamer Park is up and running. Says city spokesman Mark Standriff: "Todd Beamer splash pad is now running, thanks to an industrious staff member who salvaged parts from another pump to repair the broken one. We’ll replace it...

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