The following are links to news articles and editorial opinion letters concerning the on-going battle for "Rail Consolidation" in Fresno  

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Fresno Bee Article by Jennifer Fitzenberger
January 29, 2003
"Fresno advocate dies at 71"
TA poignant story about the passing of John Ferdinandi.

Fresno Bee Article by Jennifer Fitzenberger
July 29, 2002
"Trains next door"
The reality of the danger of trains moving through the middle of Fresno.

Fresno Bee Editorial
July 30, 2002
"Consolidate NOW"
The importance of Freesno rail consolidation as seen by the Bee's editorial board.

Fresno Bee  "Valley Voices"
May 7, 2002
"Measure "C" will serve consolidation, revitalization
written by FARRC President John Ferdinandi Jr.

Fresno Bee Editorial
May 3, 2002
"Renew Measure "C"
an editorial about the importance of renewing Measure "C" by the Bee editorial staff 

Fresno Bee Editorial
January 28, 2002
"Short-term rail help "
an editorial about Fresno rail consolidation by the Bee editorial staff 

Fresno Bee Editorial
January 17, 2002
"Moving the Tracks "
an editorial about Fresno rail consolidation by the Bee editorial staff

Fresno Bee article by George Hostetter
Dec 29, 2001
"Coming to Pass "
a story about the Shaw Avenue underpass

Fresno Bee article by Louis Galvan
Dec 21, 2001
"Driver ignores railroad arms,
dies after hit by train "

Fresno Bee article by Cyndee Fontana
November 25, 2001
"Committee measures extention"
an article about the extention of Measure C

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Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 10/15/2001

"Bad Air Solution" by Ruth Kent

Fresno Bee appearing in John Canzano's column
Sept 14, 2001
"Player's death hits on issues"

Fresno Bee by Matthew Kreamer and Ken Robison
published on Sept 14, 2001
"Train kills student"

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 9/1/2001

"Consolidate Now" by Tom Bailey

Fresno Bee  "Valley Voices" - Published on 7/28/2001

"Wake up, Fresno, and consolidate rail lines" by Dennis Manning

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 7/08/2001

"Most Important" by Leo Steck

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 6/30/2001

"Move the Tracks" by  Georgiana Frame

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 5/17/2001

"Reduce the Danger" by Fresno Council Member Brian Calhoun

Fresno Bee  by John Ferdinandi Jr. - Published on 5/15/01

 “RAIL CONSOLIDATION MUST BE A TOP PRIORITY”

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 5/06/2001

"Safer Tracks" by Tom Bailey

Fresno Bee  by Russell Clemings - Published on 5/6/2001

"SLOW TRACK OF PROGRESS"

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 5/6/2001

"Impending Tragedy" by Carol Dillon

Press Release by FARRC - Issued on 4//19/2001

"FRESNO RAIL CONSOLIDATION EFFORT TAKES GIANT LEAP FORWARD"

Fresno Bee  by Kerri Ginis - Published on 04/03/2001

"Train derails near Corcoran"

Fresno Bee  by Jennifer M. Fitzenberger - Published on 03/26/2001

"Freight cars spill near Laton "

Fresno Bee  by Jim Wasserman - Published on 03/17/2001

"Bill backs rail move"

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 03/02/2001

"Consolidate Tracks Now " by Roy Kludas

Fresno Bee  by Russell Clemings - Published on 02/21/2001

"Program gives Fresno City College a lesson in rail safety "

Fresno Bee  by Cyndee Fontana - Published on 02/20/2001

"Detour Puts Squeeze on Shaw"

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 02/16/2001

"Dangerous Tracks" by John Feredinandi Jr.

Fresno Bee  News Article - Published on 02/10/2001

"Man hit by freight train dies"

Fresno Bee  "Letters" - Published on 01/28/2001

"Time for Consolidation"  by Carol Dillon

Fresno Bee  EDITORIAL - Published on 01/04/2000

"TIME TO MOVE THE TRACKS "

Fresno Bee  by Jim Wasserman - Published on 10/23/2000

"NOISY NEIGHBOR"

Fresno Bee  by Jim Wasserman - Published on 10/18/2000

"FRESNO COUNCIL CONTRIBUTES TO RAIL CONSOLIDATION STUDY"

Fresno Bee  by Mark Grossi - Published on 09/23/2000

"VALLEY GETS $25M TO FIGHT DIESEL AIR POLLUTION "

Fresno Bee  by John Ferdinandi - Published on 06/17/00

"RAILROAD TRACKS CREATE HAVOC ON OUR AIR QUALITY"