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BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency
California is experiencing whiplash between boom-and-bust cycles of prolonged drought and atmospheric rivers. The unpredictable nature of our climate makes The post BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency appeared first on The Business Journal.
Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise
Central Valley assessed property values continued to rise in the last fiscal year, with Fresno County’s tax roll increasing for The post Central Valley real estate assessed values continue to rise appeared first on The Business Journal.
Suspect arrested for deadly shooting of 75-year-old man in Reedley
A suspect has been arrested for a shooting that left a Reedley father dead more than five years ago.On Wednesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office announced that 29-year-old Angel Romero has been arrested for the murder of 75-year-old Andres Cardenas.Deputies found Cardenas' body in a plum orchard near Springfield and Alta avenues in March of 2019.He was a father of 10 with more than 20 grandchildren.Romero was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of murder, possession of cocaine for sale, and being a felon in possession of a gun and ammunitionHis bail has been set at $1.575 million.Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Detective Juan Galindo at (559) 600-821.You can also remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.
CAL FIRE budget and insurance costs continue to soar
As temperatures continue to climb across Central California, the risk for wildfires also increases.Just last month, the June Lightning Complex Fire sparked in Fresno County as temperatures soared to the triple digits.That fire has since been contained, but the SQF Lightning Complex Fire continues to burn tens of thousands of acres in the Sequoia National Forest with temperatures heating up once again."We've had more rain and precipitation than usual, which includes snow melt, which has left a lot of fuel on the ground because the last two fire seasons have been relatively mild," CAL FIRE Battalion Chief of Communications, David...
Fresno County Elections office prepares for November election
The November general election is just over 100 days away.Kamala Harris has now earned enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Last week, Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump as their nominee.Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus says there are around 507,000 active registered voters in the county, and that number is expected to grow."With all of the national news about the election, I am hopeful that this will actually generate a higher interest and interest oftentimes leads to turnout," said Kus.D'Aungillique Jackson is with Faith in the...
Flood advisory issued for eastern Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A flood advisory has been issued for parts of eastern Fresno County by the National Weather Service in Hanford. Doppler radar shows heavy rain in the Sierra National Forest between 3:25 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The weather service says the thunderstorms are expected to lead to possible minor flooding […]
Section of Avocado Lake to close
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A section of Avocado Lake will be closed beginning Monday and will be back open during the weekend, officials with the County of Fresno said. Officials say, effective Monday, July 22, the south side of Avocado Lake will be closed. The section will be closed to the public for maintenance […]
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
New Bill Needs Governor’s Signature to Ease Black Job Crisis
As a pastor and community activist in South Los Angeles, I’m daily reminded of how much poverty has affected the financial and spiritual wellbeing of our Black communities. With rising inflation, from food to gas prices, Black folks are being outpriced in their own communities. And because of historic discrimination, Black people face disproportionately high unemployment rates, leaving them unable to take care of their families and vulnerable to chronic poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
Lake Powell levels up 20% thanks to lucky weather, water conservation efforts
Lake Powell, one of the Southwest’s largest reservoirs, is at its highest level in more than three years. This even though 2024 runoff will be below average. The lake is now 42% full, nearly 20% higher than it was last spring, and out of danger of falling so low it would hit a so-called dead pool and not be able to generate electricity at Glen Canyon Dam.
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