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GOP lawmaker Dahle launches “underdog” bid against Newsom in 2022
Saying it's time for a change, Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle announced his candidacy for California governor during a noontime rally on the Redding Civic Auditorium lawn.
February 8, 2022
Merced Co. approves $34.7 million in American Rescue spending. Here’s where it’s headed.
Merced County authorized the blueprint for how to spend its latest round of COVID-19 stimulus funds.
February 8, 2022
Stanislaus Co. ends local emergency order for COVID-19 pandemic
Stanislaus County took a major step Tuesday in relinquishing government control granted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 8, 2022
“Extremely divisive”: Bredefeld, Dyer tee off on withdrawn abortion resolution
Two aborted attempts by Fresno lawmakers to declare the city a “defender of reproductive freedom,” prompted a rally of backlash by Fresno City Council member Garry Bredefeld and local faith leaders.
February 9, 2022
Merced OKs firefighter “brownout” staffing contingencies amid COVID-19 shortages
Following a COVID spike, the City of Merced agreed to a measure to limit the number of firefighters on the clock in order to prevent overworking.
February 7, 2022
Patterson demands CSU system audit following explosive claims of mishandling harassment allegations
"This just is an embarrassment to the university system, and I think it is much more than what happened at Fresno State," the Fresno lawmaker said of the CSU's sex harassment golden parachute.
February 7, 2022
Karbassi launches bid for Assembly, prompting showdown with Soria
A newly-drawn Assembly district on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley is shaping up to be a battle between two sitting Fresno City Council members.
February 7, 2022
Will L.A. weed troubles spoil opportunity for Fresno cannabis hopeful?
A prospective Fresno cannabis dispensary up for appeal with the City Council next week could be facing legal…
February 7, 2022
Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro's handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
February 6, 2022
Report: Oakdale high school students sequestered in gym for maskless protest of Newsom
Hundreds of students across the campuses of Oakdale Unified Joint School District protested having to wear masks mere days after Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen at the NFC Championship Game in Los Angeles last weekend without a mask on.
February 4, 2022