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Hanford officials warn residents, businesses to cut back water use
Gov. Gavin Newsom's drought orders have fallen on deaf ears. Now, local municipalities are stepping up their involvement to rein in water use.
June 23, 2022
Fresno City Council advances major pay bump, budget tweaks
The next wave of Fresno City Council members who take office are looking at a hefty pay raise.
June 23, 2022
Is Calif.’s “jungle primary” facing extinction? One lawmaker hopes so.
Has California seen enough of its Jungle Primary to dump it? One California lawmaker argues it's time to make a change – again.
June 23, 2022
More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
As Valley communities wrestle with how to raise revenue post-pandemic, one is reverting to an option leaned on heavily before COVID: weed.
June 23, 2022
Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
A 1-cent sales tax hike may soon be hitting the residents of unincorporated Kern County.
June 22, 2022
Merced advances permanent renewal of transportation and public safety tax
The City of Merced is moving forward with an early attempt to extend public safety and transportation initiative Measure C in perpetuity.
June 22, 2022
Fresno lawmakers pitch eye-popping pay raise to match Fresno Co. Supervisors
A group of Fresno City Council members are pushing for a pay raise that would put them in line with the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
June 22, 2022
Power outages persist, wildfire evacuation orders lifted after Wed. morning lightning strikes
Thunderstorms early Wednesday morning have forced evacuations in eastern Fresno County.
June 22, 2022
Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the Visalia Fire Department is beefing up its efforts to curtail the use of illegal fireworks.
June 21, 2022
Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
Despite a bevy of public opposition, garbage collection rate increases are headed to Madera County.
June 22, 2022