The balanced 2019-20 budget is a $119.2 million bump compared to the previous fiscal year, the County of Tulare reported. Here’s where it will go.
Valley legislators push for funds to clean-up homeless camps on highways
Valley legislators are demanding Gov. Gavin Newsom beef up CalTrans’ budget to cleanup homeless encampments and litter in the Fresno metro area.
Poll: Voters support confronting Chinese over trade with tariffs
A new poll from Harvard University and the Harris Poll shines a light onto current trade battles between President Donald Trump’s administration and China,
Controversial water legislation heads to Calif. Assembly floor
Senate Bill 1, California’s pre-emptive strike at the Trump administration’s moves on water deliveries, is headed for a vote in the state Assembly soon.
Fresno State suspends Sigma Chi fraternity over Cinco De Mayo incidents
The university suspended Sigma Chi Fraternity through Feb. 3, 2020 due to incidents stemming from a fraternity event on Cinco De Mayo.
Selma Police chief Greg Garner retires
Garner’s employment status has been something of a mystery since Aug. 6, when rumors circulated that he was escorted out of police headquarters.
Fresno names new Economic Development chief
Fresno has a new Director of Economic Development and she’s already a familiar face in the corridors of City Hall.
Merced school superintendent scores big payday to resign in sexual harassment probe
McSwain Union Elementary School District has a vacancy at Superintendent after Steve Rosa agreed to a hefty resignation payout from the school district.
Bakersfield’s approach to homeless encampments? Rapid response.
While California faces an unprecedented homelessness crisis, The City of Bakersfield is taking a more aggressive stand against homeless encampments.
Andy Hall takes over as Fresno Police Chief, Dyer takes leave
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan are expected to announce the successor to long-time Police Chief Jerry Dyer on Friday.