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Sitting this hand out? Vegas M.I.A. in Calif. sports betting legalization fight
Does gaming expansion in neighboring California pose an economic threat to the state’s casinos?
McCarthy, Kern leaders press Newsom to boost Calif. oil production
“We should become not just energy independent in America, we should be dominant,” House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) said.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
