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Costa rolls out bill to grant millions to Fresno State, other regional universities
Millions of dollars in grant funding could be on the way to Fresno State and other regional universities across the country that are in economically distressed areas.
August 23, 2022
Cox’s arrest, indictment force a reckoning for Dem campaigns: what to do with his “tainted” cash?
After being arrested by Feds, the ex-Congressman's campaign donations are beginning to create a less-than-pleasant aroma for recipients.
August 23, 2022
Crowded field seeking election to Clovis City Council
With a changing of the guard in store for Clovis City Council, the field of replacements is crowded ahead of the November election.
August 22, 2022
Ex-Fresno St. wrestler headed to trial on rape of 15-year-old
A former Fresno State Bulldog wrestler is headed to trial on a litany of sex assault crimes stemming from a November 2020 party.
August 21, 2022
Pair of Hanford lawmakers cleared of bribery allegations
Salacious allegations that two Hanford City Council members accepted $400 bribes from a local businessmen added to consternation on City Council.
August 21, 2022
McCarthy lauds launch of Pentagon-backed STEM program in Porterville
A new educational program run by the Department of Defense focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is headed to Porterville.
August 21, 2022
Amid controversy, Fresno lawmakers OK state’s $1mil grant to Planned Parenthood
After hours of public debate, a $1 million state grant to the local Planned Parenthood clinic is headed to Mayor Jerry Dyer with a veto-proof vote.
August 18, 2022
Kahn set to depart as Madera Co.’s economic development czar
After more than 20 years with the Madera County Economic Development Commission, Executive Director Bobby Kahn is set to retire — eventually.
August 18, 2022
Progressive Kingsburg Councilwoman will not seek second term
Jewel Hurtado captured national attention via support from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and as a surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
August 18, 2022
‘Evil’: Final member of 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping paroled
The last of the three men convicted for "the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history" is set to be released.
August 17, 2022