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Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, used an announcement about a $26 million project replacing Highway 99 bridges over Cottonwood Creek in Madera County to deliver even bigger news Friday.
Joined by state Transportation Commission Chair Lee Ann Eager, Costa said that future funding from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill will widen Highway to six lanes from Avenue 12 to the San Joaquin River.
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after it was confirmed Russian forces invaded Ukraine:
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - It's a project that's been decades in the making, and now local officials say it will be completed by the end of next year.
It's called Veterans Boulevard, which officials say will be completed before the end of 2023. The two-and-a-half-mile, $140 million project will connect Herndon, on the east side of Highway 99, to Shaw Avenue, on the west side of the 99.
"This is an exciting day in the city and county of Fresno," said Mayor Jerry Dyer at a groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of the project on Thursday.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Local leaders are taking action by investing in the community's future to better prepare police officers, firefighters and EMTs.
Construction is underway at the site of Fresno City College's new multi-million dollar First Responders Training Center.
The site will bring together a number of programs and academies into one 40-acre campus location.
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) co-led a statement with over 200 members of Congress, the European Parliament, and national parliaments across Europe affirming the United States' and European Union's support of Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia.
The statement reads in part:
Transatlantic unity has never been more critical to preserving our democratic values. Our determination and resolve must be resolute.
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Exactly one year ago rioters stormed the US Capitol as members of congress sheltered in place.
Since then, two Central Valley residents have been charged with allegedly taking part in the break-in.
"A year ago today, of the 18 years I have had the honor and privilege to serve the people of our Valley and our nation, was the saddest day," US Congressman Jim Costa, who was in the Capitol when the riot happened.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- More than $19 million is being dedicated to improving transit in the San Joaquin Valley.
Those funds are coming from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed late last year.
This first round of funding will focus on improving transit systems, including purchasing new bus and rail car units.
The City of Fresno will receive $4.3 million. More than $2 million will go to Visalia, and $1.4 million will go to Hanford.
Porterville will receive $1.2 million, and Merced will get $1.3 million.