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

Education, Highlight, LocalAlex Tavlian7 days agoMarch 21, 20200 1384

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

Fresno, HighlightAlex TavlianMarch 20, 2020, 3:43 pmMarch 20, 20200 3645

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

Highlight, LocalAlex TavlianMarch 19, 2020, 10:03 pmMarch 19, 20200 617

TOP NEWS

Madera Co. reports Valley’s first coronavirus fatality

Alex Tavlian1 day agoMarch 26, 2020 846

Valley schools weighing options to remain closed into May

Daniel Gligich1 day agoMarch 26, 2020 227

Brand extends Fresno’s quarantine order through April 12

Alex Tavlian2 days agoMarch 26, 2020 4867

Kern Co. sees its coronavirus cases climb to 24

Daniel Gligich2 days agoMarch 25, 2020 1461

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

Alex Tavlian2 days agoMarch 26, 2020 1369

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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

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

June 23, 2019, 3:02 pmJune 26, 2019 1566

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

May 13, 2019, 1:48 pmMay 13, 2019 1197

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

May 9, 2019, 9:36 amMay 9, 2019 1144

Dry year spells light initial water allocation for Valley farmers

February 25, 2020, 10:13 amFebruary 26, 2020 2542

Bureau of Reclamation bumps westside water allocation to 70 percent

May 22, 2019, 1:47 pmMay 22, 2019 1760

Sierra snowpack nearly double the average, very dense

May 2, 2019, 4:01 pmMay 3, 2019 1176

Reyna takes over as Fresno State quarterback

April 28, 2019, 9:24 pmMay 1, 2019 1115

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

April 27, 2019, 6:02 pmMay 1, 2019 2960

Fresno State WR Keesean Johnson drafted by Cardinals

April 27, 2019, 2:31 pmMay 1, 2019 1224

National Parks around the Valley close temporarily

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks announced Wednesday that they will be closed until further notice. Daniel Gligich2 days agoMarch 25, 20200 96

Fresno Unified sticks with plan to halt food service during Spring Break

The decision not to change course led to an uproar from local social justice groups. However, Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson stood his ground.Daniel Gligich2 days agoMarch 25, 20200 1849

A Valley community can finally clean its water – if it receives any.

After decades of contaminated drinking water, Kettleman City now has a treatment plant. The issue? California is suing to block access to its water supply.Wayne Western, Jr.3 days agoMarch 25, 20200 806