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2020 Census shows Fresno Co. residents were on the move. Here’s where they landed.
Fresno County's 2020 census figures tell a story of a shifting landscape of growth in California's so-called "Final Frontier."
September 28, 2021
Skiiers rejoice: Airline rolls out two new routes between Valley, Reno-Tahoe
A trip to Reno or Lake Tahoe could get easier for Valley residents, courtesy of a new flight route set for approval this week.
September 29, 2021
Smoking in your apartment? By 2022, Fresno renters could face eviction if caught lighting up.
A bill up for consideration prohibits smoking tobacco or cannabis and vaping on the premises of multi-unit rental properties, excluding designated outdoor smoking areas.
September 28, 2021
Huertamandering? UFW cofounder’s nonprofit threatens suit over Tulare Co. redistricting
Three years after Kern County lost a redistricting case, Dolores Huerta and allies are angling to draw friendly district in Tulare County Supervisorial districts.
September 28, 2021
Kings Co. brings on troubled contractor to run children’s behavioral health program
Kings County is moving forward with a mental health services contract for children with a Southern California provider that has a checkered history, cutting ties with Fresno-based Kings View.
September 28, 2021
Pressure for, against big-spending Biden bills ratchets up on Valley Dems
With two big spending bills set for approval in Congress, Reps. Jim Costa and Josh Harder are becoming popular figures in new advertisements.
September 28, 2021
Warnings continue as Windy Fire surges in Sequoia National Forest
The two major blazes encroaching Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia National Forest now sit at a combined 132,359 acres consumed, the U.S. Forest Service announced on Monday.
September 27, 2021
Community sues major doctor group over 2020 neurosurgeon walkout, trauma status threat
Community Health System alleges suing Santé – the region's largest doctor group – and its CEO colluded to stage a neurosurgeon walkout and threaten the hospital's Level 1 trauma status.
September 27, 2021
Ex-Top DA investigator sues Kings Co. over alleged harassment from Fagundes
New allegations, including heavy claims of prosecutorial and professional misconduct, are included. Reps for Kings County DA Keith Fagundes fired back.
September 26, 2021
Vohra, Fresno health officer, backs off from political push on Costa to back $4.5tril Biden plan
Dr. Rais Vohra caught some flak from Fresno County Supervisors for comments that "were a little bit political."
September 26, 2021