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Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 5. This is Rob, wishing you a happy National Ketchup Day!
🥵Weather check? Same as yesterday; not crazy-Fresno-hot like it will be next week.
🚄After months of telegraphing their intention to pull federal funding from California’s beleaguered high-speed rail project, the Trump Administration on Wednesday released findings of a project compliance review, concluding there was “no viable path” forward to complete the always-struggling project. The report cited the project’s massive cost overruns, misleading ridership projections and missed deadlines as possible reasons to freeze the federal grants — about $4 billion in all — fueling construction in the central San Joaquin Valley. The rail authority has about a month to respond to the government’s findings and has said they intend to keep the project on the tracks. The Los Angeles Times
👨🏽⚕️“Fresno’s largest healthcare system discreetly slashed hundreds of nursing supervisor positions in recent weeks as part of a staffing shakeup.” The Fresno Bee
🛣️Sikh Institute of Fresno invites the public to a community meeting to help shape how funding from Fresno County’s expiring road-maintenance tax — Measure C — could be on future projects. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at 4827 N Parkway Dr, Fresno. Instagram
✈️Fresno Yosemite International Airport is calling for artists to submit proposals for murals at the city’s airport. Artists may submit proposals for more than one mural. Each proposal will require a separate submission. More information
🌯Here’s some good news for Clovis. A popular Fresno restaurant known for its chilaquiles and breakfast burritos has opened a second spot. The Fresno Bee
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park and the Friends of Allensworth are proud to present a Juneteenth celebration at the historic town of Allensworth founded by African American pioneers in California’s Great Central Valley. Transportation to the park is available with the purchase of a ticket through Amtrak San Joaquins. All ages are welcome. Allensworth
“The City of Fresno launched its Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate program to give homeowners and businesses more money back when they replace their front lawns with water-efficient landscaping. The program is open to residents and businesses who receive water service through the City’s Department of Public Utilities.” Learn more
Also, California gas prices are going up next month because of course they are. KSEE
OK for now,
Rob
‘Love extends to and through everyone.’ Fresno’s Pride event unites faith groups to spread love and inclusion.
As LGBTQ+ communities face growing threats, many of Fresno’s religious groups continue to stand in solidarity, offering messages of love, support, and inclusion.
