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Hughson mayor responds to latest investigation into alleged lewd behavior. ‘I don’t think I ever did that’
Already contending with one vulgar behavior investigation, George Carr disputes some findings of a second investigation, while also acknowledging he may have shown “poor judgment.”
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The Valley has 1,300+ fast-food drive-through restaurants. What do they mean for the region’s poor air quality?
The San Joaquin Valley exceeds federal standards for some air pollutants. Idling cars at fast-food and coffee drive-throughs are contributors to the region’s problems.
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