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State watchdog clears Dyer’s nonprofit foundation
State regulators dismissed the anonymous complaint against Mayor Jerry Dyer less than a week after an it was filed.
January 26, 2022
McKay, former Ceres councilman, kicks into high gear to capture open Senate seat
Former Ceres City Councilman Jeff McKay (R–Del Rio) is wasting little time trying to capture a north Valley State Senate Seat.
January 25, 2022
Fresno city manager Esqueda resigns amid shake-up of Dyer administration
The resignation comes amid reports of outbursts in closed door meetings, strained relations with Council members, and ethics complaints against the Dyer administration.
January 25, 2022
Calif. taxpayers begin picking up tab on local criminal fees
A 2020 law that brought an end to fees assessed on criminal arrestees and defendants is forcing state taxpayers to cover the cost for key elements of the local criminal justice system
January 24, 2022
Crime crackdowns, energy production top Valley counties’ 2022 Sacramento, DC wishlists
With county governments across the Central Valley gearing up for a busy 2022, Valley counties are beginning to telegraph their approach with state and Federal lawmakers.
January 25, 2022
Fresno Unified stares down “egregious” absenteeism-driven budget crunch on horizon
Huge drops in daily attendance coupled with a potential massive economic recession predicted for the near future could create dire conditions for Fresno Unified School District.
January 23, 2022
Soria launches bid for open Assembly seat
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria revealed her next move on Friday as she wraps up her final year on the Fresno City Council.
January 21, 2022
Jim Patterson announces reelection bid for Assembly
Fresno-based Asm. Jim Patterson announced Thursday that he is running for the newly-drawn 8th Assembly District.
January 20, 2022
Phil Arballo abandons Nunes replacement race, pivots to open north Valley Congressional seat
Arballo, who ran against Rep. Devin Nunes in 2020, is fully committing to an intra-Democratic Party fight in the north Valley.
January 24, 2022
McClintock yet to return to DC, cast votes following passing of wife
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove) has yet to return to Washington for the new session, which started on Jan. 10.
January 20, 2022