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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.
FRESNO- Congressman Jim Costa, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, and California Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer today announced that the Federal Transit Administration has selected Fresno to receive a $2.45 million Bus Livability Grant aimed at improving the connection between downtown Fresno and the City's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the California Veterans Assistance Foundation has been awarded $175,000 to help promote housing stability among low income veterans in Bakersfield and Kern County. The funds were awarded through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The California Veterans Assistance Foundation will use the funds to assist 70 households.
Washington, DC- Reps. Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza called on state and federal officials to show leadership and find a workable solution to complete the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). In light of anticipated announcements about the project in the coming weeks, Costa and Cardoza urged officials to find a balance between improving the water supply and restoring the Delta ecosystem. Costa and Cardoza cautioned that without their active leadership and engagement, completion of the BDCP may become unviable.
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.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa announced today that Valley law enforcement will receive over $360,000 to support a wide range of activities intended to control and prevent crime based upon local needs and concerns. The funds were released by the United States Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG).
Washington, DC- Just before 1 am Thursday morning, the House Agriculture Committee voted on a wide bipartisan basis to advance the 2012 Farm Bill. Rep. Jim Costa joined 35 of his colleagues on the committee in supporting the measure that will set the nation's agriculture and nutrition policies for the next 5 years.
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.
Protects Small Truckers and Students
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.