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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.
September 20, 2022
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.
September 19, 2022
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.
September 19, 2022
A dozen Valley vets find something more during D.C. trip: healing.
For 12 of 67 Valley veterans on the Central Valley Honor Flight, the trek to D.C. was a giant leap in a long, curative process.
September 18, 2022
Calif. lawmakers push for new fighter jets for Fresno-based 144th Fighter Wing
California lawmakers are calling on the Air Force to provide new fighter aircraft to Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard.
September 15, 2022
Kern Co. Sheriff eyes new recruiting tool: ‘COPS’ tapings.
Another taping of the police procedural show hopes to spur applications for hundreds of KCSO vacancies.
September 15, 2022
“I got tears in my eyes”: Valley vets reflect on service, sacrifice during visit to Arlington National Cemetery
The final day of the 22nd Central Valley Honor Flight proved to be exceptionally emotional upon a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
September 16, 2022
City hired prominent lawyer to rep top Fresno lawmaker in criminal case, docs say.
The city of Fresno hired a prominent criminal defense attorney to defend the City Council president in a criminal case, records show.
September 14, 2022
67 Valley Vets take Honor Flight, reflect on service during trip to Washington
Dozens of veterans residing throughout the Central Valley are visiting the nation's Capital, many for the first time, to visit their war memorials on the Central Valley Honor Flight.
September 13, 2022
Drinks on the Table? New Table Mountain casino opens the door for booze
Table Mountain Casino and Resort, long the lone dry tribal casino in Central California, may soon be serving up cocktails and other alcohol.
September 12, 2022