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Costa rolls out homeowner refinancing bill
Published on 10/10/2012 - 2:17 pm
Written by Michael Kincheloe
Flanked by members of the Fresno real estate community, Rep. Jim Costa reveals legislation to help homeowners with refinancing..
Rep. Jim Costa met with the media today to announce new legislation that will allow responsible homeowners to take advantage of current low interest rates on mortgages.
Renewable Fuel Standard flexibility needed
By Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Jim Costa (D-Calif.)
The Hill's Congress Blog
09/20/12 11:04 AM ET
Grant To Support Legal Services for Domestic Violence Victims
By Bakersfield Californian, September 6, 2012
A nonprofit that provides free legal assistance and representation to residents of Kern County has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help bolster some of its legal services, according to a news release from Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno.
The nonprofit, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, received $400,000 from the Justice Department's Office on Violence Against Women.
HUD leader spreads word of mortgage help in Valley
Secretary pitches home loan plan in Valley visit.
By BoNhia Lee - The Fresno Bee
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 | 11:12 PM
The nation's top housing official was in Fresno on Tuesday to promote federal legislation that could help more underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages.
Does size matter? Yosemite National Park advocates think it might
By MICHAEL DOYLE - McClatchy Newspapers
Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2012 | 02:34 PM
WASHINGTON Yosemite National Park in California would grow by 1,575 acres under a bill seeking traction on Capitol Hill.
Valley ag wants action on U.S. farm bill
By Robert Rodriguez - The Fresno Bee
Friday, Jul. 13, 2012 | 09:16 PM Modified Fri, Jul 13, 2012 09:17 PM
Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and a group of Valley agricultural leaders urged leaders of the House of Representatives on Friday to bring the 2012 farm bill to a vote before Congress recesses in August.
Love of country -- and mom
By Camille Gavin
Sarah Fanucchi didn't have to search far for inspiration when she received an assignment called "Faces of War" for her South High art class: She just looked into the face of her mother, who was about the same age as Sarah when she enlisted in the Air Force 30 years ago.
The acrylic painting now hangs in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., where it will be on display for one year.
ABC 23 Bakersfield
Over $2M Awarded to Bakersfield, McFarland, Delano Police Departments
June 27, 2012
Rep. Jim Costa announced that $2 million has been awarded to the police departments in Bakersfield, Delano, and McFarland from the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).
The funds from the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) will allow the 3 police departments to hire 14 officers.
Federal funds pay for new Mendota cop
The Fresno Bee
Monday, Jun. 25, 2012
Congressman Jim Costa announced Monday that the Mendota Police Department has been awarded $125,000 to hire an additional officer.
The grant, presented by the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, has previously helped police departments maintain forces.
Costa said this year the grant specifies that new hires must have served in the military in order to utilize veterans' skills learned while on active duty.
David Mas Masumoto named to National Council on the Arts
By Michael Doyle - Bee Washington Bureau
Wednesday, Jun. 20, 2012
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Wednesday named Del Rey farmer and writer David Mas Masumoto to the National Council on the Arts, a prestigious position that combines high honors with some good, honest work.
The fiscal year 2027 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives contains $750,000 for improvements at the Porterville Muncipal Airport.
In addition the bill contains $3.2 million for the completion of the Farm to Market Corridor project that runs through Ducor on Avenue 56.
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) - An American flag that flew as a symbol of freedom and service received a final salute in Fresno on Saturday.
Veterans, community leaders, and families gathered for a flag retirement ceremony honoring the flag, veterans, and America's upcoming 250th anniversary.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The City of Fresno hosted its first-ever honorable flag retirement ceremony Saturday.
It comes ahead of Flag Day on Sunday and as part of the celebrations marking 250 years of our nation's independence.
FRESNO, Calif. - California continues to battle the spread of invasive golden mussels, a species that experts warn could have major impacts on waterways, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the state.
FOX26 set out to answer two questions: who is leading the response to stop the species from spreading, and how often are new detections added to the state's tracking map?