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Last but not leased: Aborted Planned Parenthood move in Visalia captures national eyes
A scuttled Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Visalia provoked a furor by attempts to conceal its lease from the public.
March 20, 2022
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
March 20, 2022
Could Kern Co. courtroom offer pathway out of sky-high gas prices?
California's oil industry is pinning big hopes on an April trial resolving in their favor to clear the path for increased energy production.
March 20, 2022
Valley plays supporting role in Netflix’s popular “Life After Death”
A new Netflix show is captivating audiences with a storyline ripped from mid-20th Century headlines in the San…
March 17, 2022
Bredefeld calls for city audit over “Gang of Four” spending
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld is calling for an audit into how each Fresno lawmaker utilizes their respective budgets.
March 17, 2022
Bakersfield fire officials see growing demand for service, homeless calls
Firefighters aren’t merely in the business of extinguishing blazes in buildings, Bakersfield lawmakers were reminded on Wednesday.
March 16, 2022
Voter fraud charges force acting Northern Calif. Sheriff, ex-Fresno DA investigator, from post
Once a veteran of two Valley law enforcement agencies, the now-former Sheriff of Del Norte County used a hotel address on his voter registration.
March 16, 2022
Madera Co. urges Calif. lawmakers to bolster health workforce
At the center of the request? A proposed initiative that would seek to bolster public health recruitment and retention with the workforce pipeline.
March 15, 2022
Voters were “duped.” Kern Co. leaders back repeal of Prop. 47.
"[Voters] were told that this is the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, and a lot of people don’t read much past that so they voted yes for that," one lawmaker said.
March 15, 2022
Sharp moves: Hanford City Hall shakeup sees ex-Mayor recapture leadership post
Diane Sharp may no longer be Hanford's Mayor, but she didn't leave Tuesday's City Council meeting empty handed.
May 18, 2022