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Breaking news: In yet another Measure P twist, funds may flow to more than a dozen previously rejected grant applicants
The journey to finalize the first-ever Measure P arts grants has taken a last-minute and unexpected turn. The Fresno Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission will consider a new spending proposal on Monday, Aug. 19, to give Measure P money to almost all 2024 applicants, including 13 previously rejected because their applications received lower scores.
Menifee woman dies in river rafting accident on Kings River
A Menifee woman and her service dog drowned Saturday in a rafting accident on the Kings River in Fresno County, authorities said. Mary Marshall, 63, and her German Shepherd were found after being submerged in the river for more than two hours, according to a report on the news website GV Wire. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said her raft was caught in tree branches and flipped over with the victim tethered to her dog in the strong current.
Warm Today in Sacramento, with Cooler Temperatures, Potential Showers, and Gusty Winds Ahead
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a forecast discussing the weather conditions expected in Northern California over the next several days. Enthusiasts for seasonable weather can take heart for only a little while longer. According to the NWS forecast, the Sacramento region should enjoy relatively stable conditions with high temperatures ranging from the 80s to low 90s across the Valley and foothills today and tomorrow, before things take a turn later in the week.
Mora-Fattorini Appointed to California High School Democratic Board
Benicio Mora-Fattorini, a standout leader within our community, has been appointed to the California High School Democrats Cabinet by Triston Ezidore, Vice President of the Culver City Unified School District Board. “I am excited to join the California High School Democrats as Culver City’s representative,” said Mora-Fattorini. “I cannot wait...
Truckee River water quality could be impacted due to Gold Ranch Fire, experts say
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Gold Ranch Fire, which burned more than 600 acres along Interstate 80 near the Nevada-California state line, might have an impact on one of the main water sources in the Truckee Meadows. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) tells News...
Bill aims to ban plastic bags at grocery stores
Environmentalists gathered at a beach in Encinitas over the weekend, to push for the passage of a better plastic bag ban in California. In other news, a California bill would prohibit public libraries from banning books solely because of their topics or views. Plus, San Diego has the only zoo outside of Australia with platypuses, and now, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is partnering with an Australian zoo to study how climate change is affecting them.
Public Expects Racing to Keep Equine Safety a Priority
As ideas were bounced back and forth about different paths forward for racing at last week's Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., California Horse Racing Board executive director Scott Chaney reminded everyone that going forward any idea has to include equine safety as a priority. Chaney offered that...
California Just Got its ‘Own Damn Satellite’ to Track Methane Pollution
Planet Labs successfully launched California’s very own satellite Monday to help track dangerous pollutants in the state’s fight against the climate crisis. This new state-of-the-art tool answers California’s own pledge last year for the state and governments around the world to commit to cutting global methane emissions, one of the worst pollutants. California has set its own goal to reduce 40% of its methane emissions by 2030 compared to 2013 levels.
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