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A coronavirus delay on property taxes is unlikely, here’s why.

Education, Highlight, LocalAlex TavlianMarch 21, 2020, 1:55 pmMarch 21, 20200 1500

Hundreds of coronavirus tests conducted, Fresno Co. health officials urge calm, spacing

Fresno, HighlightAlex TavlianMarch 20, 2020, 3:43 pmMarch 20, 20200 3687

Newsom ups coronavirus response, orders all Californians shelter-in-place

Highlight, LocalAlex TavlianMarch 19, 2020, 10:03 pmMarch 19, 20200 627

TOP NEWS

Fresno Co.’s coronavirus spread drives focus on pre-screening, homeless

Daniel Gligich18 hours agoMarch 28, 2020 1043

Coronavirus hits two state prison employees in the Valley

Daniel Gligich2 days agoMarch 28, 2020 82

Madera Co. reports Valley’s first coronavirus fatality

Alex Tavlian3 days agoMarch 26, 2020 934

Valley schools weighing options to remain closed into May

Daniel Gligich3 days agoMarch 26, 2020 1286

Brand extends Fresno’s quarantine order through April 12

Alex Tavlian3 days agoMarch 26, 2020 5122

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WATER WARS

The latest moves over the Valley’s water

Delivering on promises, Trump resets California’s water landscape

Trump celebrated a big boost in water for the Valley. But what did he sign?

Bernhardt pitches new era of “common sense” on California’s water

Fresno Government

From Amazon access to Bus Wi-Fi, Fresno County tackles transportation needs

June 23, 2019, 3:02 pmJune 26, 2019 1570

Esparza eyes expanding audit committee’s role in City financial reviews

May 13, 2019, 1:48 pmMay 13, 2019 1201

Fresno City Manager’s notes on “Ghost Town” Council offices scrapped

May 9, 2019, 9:36 amMay 9, 2019 1147

WATER

Dry year spells light initial water allocation for Valley farmers

February 25, 2020, 10:13 amFebruary 26, 2020 2551

Bureau of Reclamation bumps westside water allocation to 70 percent

May 22, 2019, 1:47 pmMay 22, 2019 1763

Sierra snowpack nearly double the average, very dense

May 2, 2019, 4:01 pmMay 3, 2019 1178

SPORTS

Reyna takes over as Fresno State quarterback

April 28, 2019, 9:24 pmMay 1, 2019 1119

The NFL Draft is over, here’s where these Bulldogs are headed

April 27, 2019, 6:02 pmMay 1, 2019 2965

Fresno State WR Keesean Johnson drafted by Cardinals

April 27, 2019, 2:31 pmMay 1, 2019 1226

Kern Co. sees its coronavirus cases climb to 24

The Golden Empire saw a one-day jump in the number of cases of coronavirus within its borders. Meanwhile, Fresno County reported an additional viral case.Daniel Gligich3 days agoMarch 25, 20200 1521

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

With some exceptions, the San Joaquin Valley may be ripe to repel a coronavirus-led recession, a new study from Moody's and the Brookings Institution says.Alex Tavlian3 days agoMarch 26, 20200 1421

National Parks around the Valley close temporarily

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks announced Wednesday that they will be closed until further notice. Daniel Gligich4 days agoMarch 25, 20200 120