Editor’s note: A separate story discusses the turnout in the November 5 election and the Congressional District 41 race. For the second consecutive election, the race for Assembly District 47 is very close. As of Saturday evening, Nov. 16, incumbent Republican Gregg Wallis leads his Democratic opponent Christy Holstege by 3,900 votes. Wallis took the…

Fern Valley Water District directors approved a 2014-15 budget at last week’s meeting and while next year’s budget is less than this year, the district wants to consider options for increasing its future revenues. Next fiscal year, which begins July 1, expenses are projected to be about $835,000, significantly less than the actual expenses for…

Californians already pay more on average for gasoline than motorists in other states. Now they’re watching as prices spiral upward to levels not seen in three years. Figures released by the state Energy Commission show that the price paid by Southern Californians is dramatically higher than the national average of $2.65 for a gallon of…