Delano City Council votes to become Sanctuary City
Delano is the first city in the San Joaquin Valley to declare itself a sanctuary for illegal immigrants as ICE executes arrests in its local courthouse.
Bakersfield
Politics
Where do the donors of Fresno’s local candidates live?
We’re taking a look at where candidates for City of Fresno offices are receiving their campaign funds and who some of their top donors are.
Agriculture, Highlight, Visalia
Tulare’s Connie Conway tapped to lead USDA Farm Service Agency
Conway, the former Assembly GOP Leader, is the latest Valley politico to join the Trump administration in the Ag department.
Fresno
Fresno County eyes extending Measure C five years early. Here’s why.
Fresno County’s half-cent sales tax for regional transportation has been in effect since 1986. Leaders are looking to extend it in 2022, five years early.
Bakersfield
Kern County DA Zimmer testifies in Leticia Perez’s conflict of interest case
Supervisor Leticia Perez is seeking evidence that ex-DA Lisa Green filed charges against her out of political retaliation for allegedly supporting Zimmer.
Fresno
Fresno PD Auditor highlights officer’s judgment in stopping potential shooter
One of Police Auditor John Gliatta’s case studies on the Fresno Police Department reaffirms the amount of sound judgment it takes to be a police officer.
Fresno
Fresno can’t seem to keep its highways clean. This is why.
To keep Fresno’s highways clean, we need three ingredients: more manpower, more money, and a heaping dose of civic pride.
Fresno, Politics
Fresno Councilman Chavez ends bid for Mayor
The Councilman jumped into the race almost immediately after Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced in May he would not seek re-election next year.
Highlight, Politics
Nunes sues activists alleging conspiracy in “sham” ballot designation suit
Nunes alleges that the activists who sued to challenge his “Farmer” ballot designation conspired with super PACs, Janz campaign to damage his campaign.
Bakersfield
Body pulled from Kern River ID’d as missing McFarland City Manager
The body recovered from a submerged SUV in the Kern River was that of missing McFarland City Manager John Wooner, the Kern County Coroner confirmed.
