Congress has not passed another stimulus package, leaving people unsure of how they will pay their rent or mortgage and put food on the table. Since the shutdown in March, local business owners have argued that their business is essential and what gives the state the right to determine what is and is not essential.As…

Recent motorcycle fatalities on mountain roads, two within six days, underscore an ongoing problem of irresponsible motorcyclists riding winding roads at unsafe speeds. Three fatalities and nine incidents in less than four months (from Oct. 5, 2014 to Feb. 21, 2015) represent a significant increase over previous years. In 2012, there were 18 motorcycle collisions…

Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) General Manager Victor Jimenez reported that water loss was up in January and February due to water leaks during the freezing temperatures. “The majority was two leaks we had …” he said. “We definitely experienced some breaks as well.”He also pointed out to the directors at their Friday, March 18…