Local News in Firebaugh, California
Cantaloupe farms reeling after deadly outbreak
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:12:01 -0800
A tragedy 1,300 miles away changed a way of life in this Central California farm town that proudly calls itself the Cantaloupe Center of...
Valley students match wits at Academic Decathlon
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:40:49 -0800
University High School senior Ethan Peterson was psyched and ready to go minutes before the Super Quiz portion of the Fresno County Academic Decathlon on Saturday.
Valley cantaloupe growers look to regain trust after listeria outbreak
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:35:25 -0800
In the wake of last year's deadly food-borne illness outbreak in cantaloupes, California growers are pushing for a statewide food safety program to regain consumer trust.
Two are medalists
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:52 -0800
Two Sanger High School wrestlers were medalists at last weekend’s California Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Morro Bay High School.
Free Tax Preparation Available For Some Southland Residents
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:04:51 -0800
California State Controller John Chiang says free tax preparation will be available for families and individuals with household incomes of $50,000 a year or less.
Brown's school plans could help, hurt Valley
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:43:02 -0800
Education changes laid out in Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address Wednesday could jeopardize programs that limit class sizes and help students prepare for college.
Mendota's new federal prison opens soon
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:29:49 -0800
After years of funding delays the federal prison in Mendota will finally open by the end of the month.
Mayor Ed Lee appoints 'smart, safe' Olague to District 5
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:18:25 -0800
Saying they shared the same vision, Mayor Ed Lee appointed Planning Commissioner Christina Olague on Monday morning to serve as the District 5 supervisor representing the Fillmore, Haight-Ashbury and Western Addition neighborhoods. The 50-year-old Olague had long been considered a likely choice to replace outgoing Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi — who was sworn in as sheriff Sunday — in the ...
Christina Olague elated as pick for District 5 seat
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:12 -0800
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee called Christina Olague at 8:30 p.m. Sunday with the news: She was his pick to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. Fourteen hours later, she was standing on the mayor's City Hall...
Reedley City Council briefs
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:02 -0800
Much needed sidewalks and wheelchair ramps are scheduled to be constructed along both sides of Manning Avenue between Frankwood and Buttonwillow Avenues.