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Secret biological lab uncovered in Reedley containing bioengineered COVID-19 mice
The lab, operating in virtual secrecy in a sleepy Fresno County farm town, featured a variety of viral and bacterial agents including COVID-19.
July 27, 2023
Fresno, Madera census reveals homelessness is up again. Local leaders see a silver lining.
The Valley’s largest region for homeless population tracking reported a jump in unhoused people, but not nearly as bad as other regions of the state.
July 26, 2023
Hurtado files paperwork to challenge Valadao
Hurtado's entrance into the race gives Democrats an interesting decision to make as she also has to compete against Rudy Salas.
July 26, 2023
Kern Co. man charged with extensive, six-figure unemployment fraud
Fraud against California’s unemployment agency, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, skyrocketed. Now, law enforcement officials are tracking down offenders.
July 25, 2023
Madera Co. residents sue Valley Children’s, claim hospital created “nuisance”
Valley Children's is under legal fire for a large dirt hill placed next to the hospital while construction is taking place.
July 25, 2023
Valley cities want to get out of weeds along its highways. One alternative is popping up.
Valley cities are growing tired of an eyesore of weeds cropping up along their highways.
July 24, 2023
Sources: Hurtado to launch challenge Valadao in 2024
The south Valley legislator is about to shake-up a top targeted race for House Democrats.
July 24, 2023
Calif.’s oil wind-down rankles neighboring farmers
The push to reduce oil production is resulting in a shutdown that’s leaving neighbors, including farmers, with a mess on their hands.
July 23, 2023
Bitwise Board claims CEOs “told lie after lie to cover up previous lies” generating “massive” fraud
Bitwise’s Board of Directors alleged CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin enriched themselves while perpetrating a fraud and took out a $5 million insurance policy one month before the firm’s collapse.
July 23, 2023
GOP challenger bows out of race against Harder
With Kevin Lincoln entering the race and viewed as a top pick for Republicans, Brett Dood announced that he is standing aside and supporting Lincoln in 2024.
July 21, 2023