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Madera OKs change to cannabis rules, opening door for applications
Following a protracted, months-long stalemate over how to handle vertically-integrated licenses, Madera is back on track to take applications for weed shops.
November 3, 2021
Visalia Unified trustees tap Blair to “heal relationship with the community”
The competition for the open seat on the Visalia Unified school board included one of its ousted Superintendents.
November 3, 2021
Seeking stability, ValleyPBS board adds five new members
“One of our goals in this process is to search for people who are involved and connected to their communities,” the local TV affiliate's board president said.
November 3, 2021
Judge rejects Wonderful-led attempt to halt Assemi pistachio plant expansion
The suit, brought by the Los Angeles farming giant against Tulare County, sought to reverse building permit approvals for a plant owned by its largest, upstart competitor.
November 4, 2021
Costco’s highly-anticipated Fresno move draws little interest from neighbors
Costco’s move to northwest Fresno appears to be moving full steam ahead with little concern from the public.
November 2, 2021
Fresno Co. Supervisors chart path, seek to finalize new district boundaries
Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors considered three maps that were recommended by the Fresno County Advisory Redistricting Commission.
November 2, 2021
Bakersfield man who gained prominence in ICE fight wanted for murder in Tulare Co. case
A highly-publicized battle with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement turned Jose Bello into a brief local celebrity. Now, he's wanted in connection with a murder.
November 2, 2021
New hypothetical Calif. congressional maps point to messy battles for Valley reps
The latest visualizations, hypotheticals to help citizen commissioners draw draft and final maps, put Reps. Devin Nunes, David Valadao, and Kevin McCarthy in unique, if difficult circumstances.
November 2, 2021
Millennials are struggling to buy homes. Here’s which Valley community is short on young buyers.
While home ownership among millennials is on the rise, one Valley community finds itself among the worst in the nation for that demographic.
November 2, 2021
Merced lawmakers back Perez, reject censure over conduct
With a bevy of public support at her back, the Merced City Council decided against censuring Councilwoman Bertha…
November 4, 2021