A pending California Senate bill would increase the amount of state financial aid available to California residents studying at the 5Cs and other private colleges, though the amount of aid students receive may not change at institutions that already meet one hundred percent of financial need. California’s A and B “Cal Grants” are the state’s… Keep Reading
THOUSANDS of Americans are set to receive $500 each month thanks to a new revamped California proposal. A statewide initiative aims to put free money into the hands of 15,000 needy high school seniors in the state. While the proposal's original goal was to provide the money to a group of state students in Fresno,… Keep Reading
The rumble of diesel school bus engines has been replaced by the soft chimes of trolley bells on some routes in the Hughson Unified School District. On Wednesday, April 6 four new electric buses began ferrying students to and from school, making Hughson the largest district in Stanislaus County to use the pollution-free vehicles. The… Keep Reading
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- You can visit any national park for free this Saturday as entrance fees are waived in celebration of National Park Week. The National Park Foundation said National Park Week gives people a chance to enjoy some fresh air. Continue Reading on ABC30 Keep Reading
From precisely manicured lawns to blooming bushes and plots of growing vegetables, this year’s Turlock Garden Tour has something for everyone. Back after a COVID hiatus, the Turlock Garden Club is once again inviting the public to tour five different homes and, for the first-time ever, a community garden. The tour will be held from… Keep Reading
The Turlock City Council on Tuesday may approve plans to reorganize city departments in an effort to run public services more efficiently, per a staff report. Proposed changes include appointing a deputy city manager for the first time and eliminating two departments while creating two new ones. Sarah Eddy would assume the deputy position under… Keep Reading
LOS ANGELES — Green lawns, old appliances and leaky pipes all consume significant amounts of California's water, and researchers have calculated in a new study that the state could reduce water use by more than 30% in cities and suburbs by investing in measures to use water more efficiently. The study by the Pacific Institute,… Keep Reading
California could become the first state in the U.S. to have a mandated four-day workweek after the state legislators introduced a bill that would shorten the current workweek from 40 hours to 32. The proposal, Assembly Bill 2932, would require any employer with more than 500 workers to shorten required hours and mandate overtime pay… Keep Reading
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Good news for those hitting the road for spring break--gas prices have fallen in the last week. The national average price is $4.10. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Fresno area have dropped to an average of $5.47 a gallon. Those prices in Fresno are almost three cents lower than… Keep Reading
California wildflower season might be that rare Instagram trend that’s actually worth the hype. Since the #superbloom earned its hashtag, the influx of newcomers has included — well, pretty much everyone. It can get crowded, but an hour or two frolicking in a colorful field full of beautiful flowers might be better than medicine. If… Keep Reading
