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Kings Co. halts proposed inflationary hike in building fees
The proposed increase, tied to similar increases in LA and San Francisco, would have raised the price of a newly-built home by at least $500.
August 9, 2022
Fresno State stadium tax measure headed to November ballot
Fresno County voters will have their chance fund or reject Fresno State’s $720 million wishlist for campus improvements, including major renovations to Valley Children’s Stadium.
August 9, 2022
Despite staffers’ arrest, Fresno’s Advance Peace picks up six-figure grant from taxpayers
Despite a deeply troubling roll-out, in which one of its staffers was arrested for conspiracy to commit two murders, Fresno’s Advance Peace initiative is still set to receive a hefty sum from taxpayers.
August 8, 2022
‘It’s an opiate addiction’: Pushback on police forces Merced to punt safety tax extension
"We keep just giving tax dollars away to public safety," one dissenting Merced lawmaker said, voting to block placement of an extension of Measure C on the November ballot.
August 8, 2022
Bakersfield inmate escaped from re-entry facility, CDCR says.
California prison officials said an inmate recently admitted to the Male Community Reentry Program in Bakersfield has walked away from custody.
August 8, 2022
Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.
Rural California counties, with lots of land, sunshine, and wind, are the focal point for massive green energy projects. Now, they're at the epicenter of statewide controversy. Here's why.
August 8, 2022
$6k trip to Stockton? Company pitches pricey river cruise between SF, Valley
For the low, low price of $6,095, you can soon call Stockton a cruise destination.
August 7, 2022
Push to confiscate cell phones at Fresno high school has parents, students up-in-arms
A proposal to have students place phones in a protective pouch, akin to those used at concerts, has drawn criticism over school safety concerns.
August 7, 2022
Feds indict ex-Sanger Police officer over on-the-job sexual assaults
The former officer, who was sworn-in to serve and protect Sanger residents in 2016, was alleged to have assaulted four women while on duty.
August 7, 2022
Oakhurst man sentenced for pepper-spraying U.S. Capitol Police officer amid Jan. 6 breach
The purported Proud Boys member pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the 2021 riot in April. Here's how a Federal judge handled his punishment.
August 7, 2022