Coronavirus has begun to spread among employees in California’s prison system, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.
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.
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is the subject of a new suit centering on allegations of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old Hanford girl in the early 2000s.
Kings County reports Valley’s second vaping-related death
As Federal health officials identify a growing tie to THC-infused vaping, public health officials caution against using vaping products.
Ex-Lemoore Councilwoman Blair found not mentally competent to stand trial
The ex-Lemoore City Councilwoman was found to be mentally incompetent and ineligible to stand trial on a litany of felonies stemming from summer incidents.
Marquez Brothers agree to $2mil settlement for refusing to hire non-Hispanic workers
The food company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over allegations it gave preferential treatment to Hispanic job applicants.
Hanford gives 10-day ultimatum for improvements on Carnegie Museum
Facing financial turmoil, the operator of the Carnegie is staring down a 10-day deadline to make improvements or lose its lease at the legendary library.
Lemoore fills two vacancies on City Council
After Holly Blair’s incarceration and an unexpected exit by Chad Billingsley, the Lemoore City Council is full again following two appointments on Tuesday.
Valadao, seriously considering rematch with Cox, files candidacy statement
After filing his statement, Valadao told Bakersfield news outlets he was “looking at” another bid for Congress, but hadn’t made any announcement.
Holly Blair removed from Lemoore City Council
Blair, still incarcerated in Kings County Jail, missed five straight meetings. Now, the city needs to fill two vacancies on the five-person Council.