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on Health and Human Services.
“I am honored and thankful for the op-
portunity Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins has provided to the Central Valley,” said Senator Hurtado. “With healthcare being a top priority in the 14th Senate district, the Central Valley continues to face multiple challenges which includes limited access to affordable health and human services,” con- tinued Senator Hurtado. “These basic human rights are imperative to ensuring that we create a foundational launch pad for families
Detour
Jensen Avenue is closed from West Avenue to Tait Avenue while a leaking water line is being repaired. The city is urging drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route, 5th or 7th Street while the work is being done. For more information contact the City of Sanger at 876-6300 option 5.
Former Parlier Superintendent of Schools charged with embezzlement
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special Wednesday council meeting on Jan. 23.
Melissa Hurtado resigned from the council on Dec. 2 after winning the state senate seat held by Andy Vidak in November.
The five other applicants from District 1 for the open council position, Juan Alvarez- Tovar, Laura Banuelos, Marci Licon Cantu, Martin Castellano and Anthony Espitia were congratulated by Gonzalez for showing inter- est in the position. Each was interviewed by the council. The public was given an opportu- nity to comment before the vote was taken.
Hurtado wrote of her experience:
My career journey in public health has opened my eyes to the dire need of advocacy so that we can have a healthier and more prosperous community.
I have obtained knowledge and experience through leadership positions in Student Senate and the Honor Society Alpha Gamma Sigma.
As a former student senator, I had inten- sive training in Roberts Rules of Order and conducting meetings. I advocated on behalf of college students at the State Capitol and with the State Center Community College District Trustees.
This experience and many others taught me to navigate the political and local gover- nance systems for certain policy outcomes. These types of leadership qualities are the
same you will find in me as a representative for City Council District 1.
I am proudly a product of Sanger as a student, an employee for our after-school programs, and as a community advocate. Community Service.
In regard to priorities Hurtado wrote:
I am a proud, second generation resident of District 1. I have witnessed the much- needed improvements made to this district over the last couple of years, but there is more work to be done.
Beginning with the infrastructure in dis- trict one. There are several roads that desperately need repair and we are in a key moment to make those happen. For example, Geary avenue, east of Academy to Pearl, not only needs new pavement they need widened. It has become a hazard for residents there.
Funds from SB 1 may help with this.
The other location to note is 8th Street be- tween K and L streets. Local businesses there have suffered during the rain when water reaches sidewalks due to old gutters.
Amongst the things I would like to work with our Mayor and Council is the need
to improve parks, downtown, and 180 expan- sion for growth and prosperity for our City.
The reporter can be contacted by email at sangerherald@gmail.com and by phone at the Herald during business hours at (559) 875- 2511.
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throughout our community. For this reason, I look forward to serving in these committees.”
For more information, please visit https:// sd14.senate.ca.gov/.
About Senator Melissa Hurtado
Senator Melissa Hurtado represents the 14th Senate district in California, which includes cities in Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties. Senator Hurtado was born in Fresno, California and raised in the City of Sanger.
AP PROGRAM: The College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school.
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include research reports, written arguments, and pre- sentations completed during the academic year.
In the subsequent AP Research course, students design, execute, present, and defend a yearlong research- based investigation on a topic of individual interest. They build on skills developed
in AP Seminar by learning how to understand research methodology; employ ethical research practices; and col- lect, analyze, and synthesize information to contribute to academic research. Like AP Seminar, AP Research is a project-based course.
Each student’s official AP
Research score is based on their academic paper, pre- sentation, and oral defense.
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the College Board. He adds, “This provides terrific op- portunities for students to develop the ability to write and present their work ef- fectively, individually and
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In partnership with the higher education community,
the College Board developed AP Capstone so students can practice skills that serve them well in college and career. Colleges and universi- ties have voiced their sup- port for the program.
“We are excited more schools are offering the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said Kedra Ishop, vice provost for enrollment man- agement at the University of Michigan. “We believe the research, collaboration, and presentation skills taught in the two courses will be valu- able to students throughout their academic and profes- sional careers.”
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Fresno County DA
press release
Gerardo G. Alvarez (56,
of Fresno) has been charged in a Felony Complaint
with charges related to the embezzlement and misap- propriation of funds from
the Parlier Unified School District’s “Sunshine Club” account, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has announced.
The alleged criminal conduct came to light after a Fresno County Grand Jury
report in 2015, as well as an audit that was requested by the Fresno County Office of Education in 2016. A nearly two year investigation by
the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office’s Public Integrity Unit culminated in the filing of criminal charges and the arrest of Alvarez at his home on Jan. 4.
Alvarez was employed as the Superintendent of the Parlier Unified School Dis- trict from 2013-2015.
The Felony Complaint alleges that from July 1, 2013
through July 31, 2014, the defendant committed the felony crimes of:
1.) Embezzlement of Prop- erty of Parlier Unified School District Valued Over $950 [P.C. § 503]; 2.) Misappro- priation of Public Funds by a Public Officer [P.C. § 424(a) (1)]; and 3.) Misappropriation of Public Funds by a Public Officer [P.C. § 424(a)(1)].
If convicted of the charges and allegations, Mr. Alvarez faces a potential sentence of up to four (4) years in cus- tody.
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