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Audit alleges pay-to-play scheme at Big Fresno Fair
State auditors found the Fair required vendors contribute to its nonprofit foundation as part of their contracts.
May 16, 2023
Borgeas backs Greeks over Republicans, gives big to Kounalakis
The former Fresno Republican solidified his relationship with Kounalakis with a sizeable donation.
May 16, 2023
McCarthy presses bill to clean up forest, protect Giant Sequoias
A bill to expedite and streamline fuel reduction projects around Sequoia National Forest was the subject of hot debate before the House Natural Resources Committee.
May 15, 2023
Caballero: Despite hospital rescue law, Madera Community Hospital has no reopening plan
Without a plan in place, the hospital will not be able to take advantage of a new loan program for financially distressed hospitals.
May 15, 2023
Kern Co. suit alleges hidden tax to pay for new waste law
Lawyers claim the fee hikes enacted by Kern County Supervisors are a hidden tax requiring voter approval.
May 16, 2023
Fresno touts $250mil budget item for downtown. Here’s why it’s too early to celebrate.
Gov. Gavin Newsom showed Fresno love in his May revision to the budget. But with $32 billion in deficits and cuts to major spending categories, there's plenty of game to be played.
May 15, 2023
Calif. to cover costs to raise Corcoran Levee as re-emerging Tulare Lake swells
Defending southern Kings County from intense flooding near the new Tulare Lake has become a key budget issue for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
May 13, 2023
Fresno lawmakers press for plan to keep southwest Fresno warehouses open
Seven months of negotiations between longtime landowners, residents, and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer have left thousands of jobs hanging in the balance.
May 11, 2023
Bonta issues dual endorsement in 2024 Senate battle
The California Attorney General apparently could not just pick one candidate to replace Diane Feinstein.
May 11, 2023
Fresno Yosemite Airport to hold TSA PreCheck enrollment next week
Airport officials are signing people up to get through security faster as the busier travel season is starting.
May 10, 2023