Caltrans kicks in more cash to clean up Fresno’s highways
Fresno City Council is scheduled Thursday to temporarily increase spending on its freeway trash cleanup program through additional funds from CalTrans.
Fresno
Clovis, Education, Highlight
Fact Check: $6,000 teacher coronavirus bonuses? No way, Clovis Unified says.
The district, which has led the region in getting children back in classrooms this school year and is mulling modest bonuses, points to getting short-changed on Federal stimulus funds.
California, Politics
Cox, GOP gubernatorial contender, shakes-up campaign team
Cox said that his campaign is adding legendary GOP admaker Fred Davis, known for his shock-and-awe style ads.
Fresno
Fresno Police officer placed on leave amid allegations of Proud Boys membership
A Fresno Police Officer was placed on leave Sunday after allegations surfaced connecting the officer to the Proud Boys extremist group.
California, Highlight, Politics
Poll: Majority of Californians ready to move on from Newsom
A majority of Californians are done with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a new poll from Emerson College says. But will they recall him in 2021?
Fresno, Politics
Democratic Socialists ban ex-Fresno Unified candidate over sexual harassment claims
David Paredes, once a highly-touted recruit for Fresno Unified School Board, was handed a three-year ban by the left-wing organization he once led.
California, Politics
Gov. Newsom admits mistakes in handling pandemic, shifts recall blame to GOP
The recall effort has gained steam this winter as coronavirus cases spiked in California, keeping schools and businesses shuttered to the frustration of many residents.
Business, Fresno, Highlight
Bring on Amazon: City, developers strike deal to develop Industrial Triangle
An agreement between Fresno’s City Council and a South Fresno neighborhood group paves the way for sweeping development in the city’s so-called “Industrial Triangle.”
Highlight, Stockton
Ousted Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom’s team as economic advisor
Tubbs made national headlines for his universal basic income program – providing a random sampling of Stocktonians $500 per month.
Hanford
Kings Co. woman facing murder charge for meth-caused stillbirth released on bail
The bail grant from a Kings County Judge follows heavy lobbying by California Attorney General – and Biden Cabinet appointee – Xavier Becerra.