A 392,500 square foot casino-resort is in the works near Bakersfield, here’s what we know
The proposed casino is in the midst of review with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. We detail what’s in the project and what’s next.
Bakersfield
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Prosecutor Janz files for Fresno Mayoral bid
After months of mulling, Andrew Janz is taking a pass on a rematch with Devin Nunes and focusing on Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
Fresno
Are Fresno’s City Council offices a “ghost town?”
While the Fresno City Council seeks to swipe office space from the Brand administration, just how empty are City Council offices?
Hanford, Highlight
Lemoore votes to settle lawsuit with Council member Blair
The settlement resolves a four-month fight over negative comments directed at City employees by Councilmember Holly Blair.
Local
Utilities commission approves PG&E rate hike, more on the way
The rate hike is headed to defray disaster expenses from 2016 and 2017, meaning PG&E customers should expect to see another set of rate hikes soon.
Bakersfield, Fresno
Popular Bakersfield priest placed on leave amid sexual allegations, issues a response
Monsignor Craig Harrison of St. Francis Parish in Bakersfield was placed on administrative leave amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the …
Agriculture, Fresno
Fresno Madera Farm Credit issues $10.4mil cash dividend
The dividend to members constituted 50 percent of net earnings on the year.
Fresno
Fresno water users might see a slight boost thanks to recharge efforts
A new water conservation plan on the table at Fresno City Hall today could help push more water to homes in the city.
Fresno, Highlight
Judge rejects Arambula dismissal request, says allegations “lightyears different” than spanking
Judge Alvin Harrell III asked if there was any chance for a deal. Arambula flatly replied: “I’m not taking a plea.”
Fresno
Arambula’s wife tweeted she would believe her daugthers, his lawyers don’t
Tweets from the wife of Asm. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) are running headlong into the legal drama facing her husband.
