Fresno Housing Authority looks for $400k loan for Chinatown housing project
The City of Fresno may loan nearly $400,000 of its federal HOME funds to an affordable housing project proposed for Chinatown.
Business, Fresno
Bakersfield, Business
Chevron fined $2.7mil for Kern Co. oil seep
California’s oil regulator announced $2.7 million in fines levied against Chevron centered on a longstanding oil seep near McKittrick.
Highlight, Politics
Federal judge blocks Calif. law requiring Trump’s tax returns for 2020 ballot access
A Sacramento-based judge blocked California’s law requiring five years worth of tax returns from Presidential candidates to appear on primary ballots.
Bakersfield, Politics
Kern Co. Supervisor Gleason announces he will not seek re-election
The former China Lake commanding officer announced that his second term as a Kern County Supervisor will be his last.
Fresno
Economic hub on the horizon, Fresno eyes revitalizing southwest Fresno
Fresno sees fortune in its “Reverse Triangle.” Before it can boom, the City is looking to approve a plan to revitalize properties along Elm Avenue.
Bakersfield
District Attorney launches probe into alleged misconduct at Kern Co. Fair
One day after closing for 2019, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office confirmed it is investigating the Kern County Fair following a state audit.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Bernie Sanders cancels Thursday town halls in Fresno, Bakersfield due to health issues
Following hospitalization Tuesday due to a blocked artery, Presidential contender and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will not be visiting the Valley.
Education, Visalia
Sharon Gill, Porterville Unified school board member, passes at 73
First elected in 1990 to the Porterville Union High School board, Gill served through the unification of Porterville’s school districts.
Fresno, Highlight
In second year, Fresno’s Police Auditor breaks down policing misconceptions
Fresno Police Auditor John Gliatta sat down with The San Joaquin Valley Sun to discuss the challenges of oversight in today’s law enforcement environment.
Business, Fresno
Fresno County eyes big increase in transportation fees for housing development
The County of Fresno is looking at nearly doubling a $1,637 fee for single-family housing units to account for transportation instrastructure costs.
