Archive for July 31st, 2013

Citrus Pest Sightings Cause Major Quarantine in Tulare County

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FRESNO – A 178 square mile area in Tulare County has been put under quarantine after sightings of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) pest at three sites around Porterville, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The ACP is a potential threat because it can carry the disease huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening.  [...]

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ABC Grant Designed to Stop Alcohol-Related Crime/Sales to Minors

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CLOVIS – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) this month awarded the Clovis Police Department a $35,500 GAP (Grant Assistance Program) grant as part of a yearlong agency partnership to curb alcohol-related crimes in the city and stop the sales of wine, beer and spirits to teenagers in Clovis. This grant will provide [...]

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Reedley College Hosting Extreme Registration

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REEDLEY – With expanded course offerings available, Reedley College is making registration easy for its new students attending the fall semester. Extreme Registration will be held in the cafeteria Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—last seating for assessment is at 9:30 a.m. Students are encouraged to complete an online orientation prior to [...]

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