Friant NewsLocal news for Friant, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ponderosa Telephone Celebrates 100 Years of Family Business - Shares Secrets to Success- May 29, 2008 O'Neals, CA, May 28, 2008. Ponderosa Telephone of O'Neals, CA is celebrating 100 years of business.http://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/ponderosa-telephone-celebrates-100-years-of-fa... Water bank bill passes committee- May 19, 2008 "Then passage by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee was step two. Three, the senate still has to pass the bill and then step four; the president signs it into law." The canal off of Avenue 15 lies dry in this March file photo. Madera Irrigation District officials are trying to win approval for funding of a new water bank to lessen shortages. via Madera Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/water-bank-bill-passes-committee?fromrss=1 Local: A classic Schwinn cruiser- May 17, 2008 "It was fun, fun, just exhilarating" Fred Mathes rides his bike to the post office , to the local diner, and out through the open fields. via Fresno Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/local-a-classic-schwinn-cruiser?fromrss=1 Action in Washington could restore water to San Joaquin River- May 14, 2008 There was good news out of Washington last week. If you're a salmon. The Senate Energy Committee approved a bill, similar to legislation a House panel approved last fall, that will restore water flows to the ... via RecordNEThttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/action-in-washington-could-restore-water-to-sa... Local: Learning to fly- May 12, 2008 "There was a big wall holding back all the water. I didn't know we had that" Things look different from an airplane. Hoping to give some kids a greater perspective, the Fresno Police Activities League offered them plane rides Saturday morning. via Fresno Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/local-learning-to-fly?fromrss=1 Local: Fresno Co. panel OKs oil pipeline- May 10, 2008 "Ultimately this will take trucks off the road, which will reduce transportation and air quality impacts" The Planning Commission approved the fifth in a series of subdivisions in the Millerton New Town project, along Millerton Road between Friant and the Brighton Crest golf course. via Fresno Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/local-fresno-co-panel-oks-oil-pipeline?fromrss... U.S. Senate panel OKs San Joaquin settlement- May 8, 2008 A U.S. Senate committee has approved legislation implementing a sweeping settlement to restore salmon to the San Joaquin River, moving the deal a step closer to reality. via RecordNEThttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/u-s-senate-panel-oks-san-joaquin-settlement?fr... Highs & lows- May 7, 2008 "I made her pancakes. Put butter and powdered sugar on it, and she ate them while sitting next to me." In Gerald Sullivan's home, there's a "significant-other cabinet" with food he shouldn't eat with abandon: Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix. via Fresno Beehttp://www.topix.net/city/friant-ca/2008/05/highs-lows?fromrss=1 |