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Sunday morning attack leaves Valley Target employee slashed
The attack shook up a Target store in north Fresno.
Oil company is buying out Kern Co. homes. Some residents are blaming Newsom’s latest laws for forcing them from home.
It's one of California's most oil-rich towns and home to a top-flight elementary school. Now, a new California law is forcing oil companies to buy families out of their home.
Shepard flips union workers, Kern DA in multi-million-dollar fight for south Valley Senate seat
One of the most contentious battles for a seat in the California State Legislature took a surprising turn on Thursday as a major labor group backed a Republican.
Kern Co. officials hone in on pitch for sales tax: overloaded, understaffed
Kern County's top officials are hosting workshops to let residents know the serious financial challenges the county is under.
His opponent fibbed about age on dating apps. Now, David Valadao eyes legislating dating deception.
A bill from the Hanford Congressman would require dating apps to notify users if they interact with people who misrepresented their age, like Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield).
Fresno Dems vent over Slatic, Bredefeld, Mendes in call for Bonta to probe Fresno DA Smittcamp
Fresno Democrats want Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate Fresno Couty DA Lisa Smittcamp. But that wasn't all they had to say on Wednesday.
Former top Nunes, Valadao aide launches new firm eyeing water, natural resources policy
Cole Rojewski, the Valley native helming the new public policy firm, boasts deep experience in navigating water policy and appropriations battles.
Esparza heads to court on extortion charge, launches motion to dismiss
The Fresno City Council President is seeking to have his felony charge of extorting an ex-City Attorney thrown out.
GOP, Dems oppose Fresno Co. road tax extension. Top members warn of “roadpocalypse.”
Call it a moment unlike any other: Fresno County’s Republican and Democratic parties find themselves in agreement on something.
Newsom strips two Valley counties of redistricting powers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday that will drastically change how county supervisorial districts are drawn in Fresno and Kern Counties.
