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Actor Amato drops challenge to McCarthy
Despite raising close to a half-million dollars, redistricting left Amato's target – House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy – in an even stronger position for 2022 and beyond.
February 14, 2022
Caballero strikes first in Valley Senate showdown vs. Hurtado
The San Joaquin Valley's Democratic activists voiced their view on who should have the backing of the party in 2022.
February 13, 2022
Judge: Kings Co. water pipeline blockade can continue
The literal blockade of heavy equipment stopping Kings County water giant Sandridge Partners from building a mysterious pipeline will continue.
February 13, 2022
Where will Fresno send $57.2mil in remaining coronavirus stimulus? Dyer makes his pitch.
A proposed spending breakdown was backed by a survey of more than 800 Fresno residents, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and his administration said.
February 10, 2022
Kern Co. to L.A. Sheriff’s deputies after vax mandate vote: Come north.
A move by L.A. County Supervisors to strictly enforce vaccine mandates in Sheriff's deputies might be a loss for Los Angeles but a gain for the San Joaquin Valley in a hyper-competitive recruiting market.
February 10, 2022
Inflation concerns, COVID drive Visalia to grant city employees one-time bonus
Visalia city employees will receive a one-time bonus payment to help with inflation and the rising costs of goods and services.
February 9, 2022
Speed bumps set to return to Fresno after 16-year hiatus
Fresno lawmakers banned new speed bumps in 2006 over environmental concerns. They made a re-emergence late last year in a pilot program.
February 9, 2022
Church sues Tower Theatre for breach of contract, city eyes purchase
The 15-month saga over the sale of the historic Tower Theatre to the Adventure Church has taken another turn. Now, the City of Fresno could be prepping to buy the property.
February 9, 2022
Turlock to raise garbage rates for residents
Mandates from Sacramento governing garbage and recycling collection have driven up the cost of that weekly trash pick-up, city officials said.
February 9, 2022
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