Sierra Foothill Conservancy Adds New Wildlife Preserve Near Clovis

Joe Moore — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:10:34 +0000

A local conservation group working to preserve foothill ranch land has added another another major property to its list of protected areas.

The Sierra Foothill Conservancy announced today that it has purchased the historic Tallman Ranch east of Clovis. The 280 acre property will become the Ted K. Martin Wildlife Preserve.

Martin donated $1 million to the conservancy to fund the purchase of the ranch from the Tallman Family and another $300,000 to support its management for the future.

Lawsuits Pit Businesses Against Disabled Customers

Shellie Branco — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:08:23 +0000

In 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against the disabled. It requires the removal of physical barriers in public spaces so the disabled can have full and equal enjoyment of community facilities.

But in recent years, Clovis businesses have faced a surge of lawsuits for buildings that aren't up to ADA construction requirements.