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Energy & Environment

21 Aug

Some call foul on ‘delay’ of Trump water-pumping promise

published on August 21, 2019 - 1:25 PM

For months, farmers across the Valley as well as people in many cities and unincorporated communities have anxiously awaited a

24 Jul

Gov. Newsom in Valley to sign water bill

published on July 24, 2019 - 10:24 AM

State Sen. Melissa Hurtado’s first major piece of legislation was signed into law today. Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting the

18 Jul

State officials declare San Luis Reservoir a danger due to algal bloom

published on July 18, 2019 - 2:16 PM

State officials are warning people to avoid physical contact with the water at the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County

28 Jun

Local leaders advocate for energy diversity

published on June 28, 2019 - 11:53 AM

Local county supervisors joined California energy groups and companies, and a local business association to brief local media and stakeholders

25 Jun

Does Fresno need to make an energy choice?

published on June 25, 2019 - 2:14 PM

In the Fresno area, more than 750 manufacturing businesses use the bulk of electricity directed here by Pacific Gas &

12 Jun

Fresno bank unveils electric-vehicle chargers

published on June 12, 2019 - 1:48 PM

Beneficial State bank in Fresno, 170 W. Shaw Ave., has installed 10 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers available to the

04 Jun

Businesses urged to help Valley set its energy future

published on June 4, 2019 - 2:37 PM

The City of Hanford is on track to become the first Valley community to take more control of its energy

27 May

Fresno’s Arise Solar shuts down

published on May 27, 2019 - 9:30 AM

After 13 years in business, a Fresno solar company has turned off its lights. Arise Solar, Inc., which sold and

24 May

SB 559, aimed at Friant-Kern Canal fix, passes state Senate

published on May 24, 2019 - 11:24 AM

Senate Bill 559, which would require the Department of Water Resources to grant funds to restore capacity of the Friant-Kern

12 Apr

Senate confirms ex-lobbyist David Bernhardt to lead Interior

published on April 12, 2019 - 9:06 AM

(AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to lead the department on a permanent basis,