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Calif.’s easy-to-pass local tax measures could get harder to approve. Here’s why.
A measure to raise the threshold to approve local taxes in California is making the 2024 ballot.
February 6, 2023
Referendum on oil drilling buffer zone certified, headed to 2024 ballot
The state's 3,200-foot buffer zone law cannot be resumed until November 2024 at the earliest.
February 6, 2023
Bredefeld’s in, Patterson’s retiring amid fight for Fresno’s best political real estate
A coveted seat representing north Fresno and Clovis on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors was shaken up on Saturday with twin announcements.
February 4, 2023
Pelosi backs Schiff – if Feinstein decides against 2024 re-elect
Facing a crowded field for California's could-be open Senate seat, the former House Intel Committee chairman is trying to separate from the pack of wannabes.
February 4, 2023
Clinica Sierra Vista OKs $25mil settlement to square up Medi-Cal overpayments
After years of tumult, the Valley chain of nonprofit health clinics came forward that it was overpaid state medical health benefits.
February 4, 2023
Newsom “responds like a child” over Selma cop’s murder, Smittcamp says.
Hours after the 23-year-old killer of Officer Gonzalo Carrasco was arraigned, Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp dug in against Gov. Gavin Newsom.
February 3, 2023
Smittcamp fires back Newsom: listen to real prosecutors, not “imposter DAs”
While tendering a fresh round of barbs aimed at the Governor, Fresno County's top cop invited Newsom to discuss the ramifications of his policies.
February 2, 2023
Burrows, Fresno legislative aide, launches longshot bid to oust McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy is the new Devin Nunes, target of local Democrats hoping to undertake lucrative longshot campaigns against a national figure.
February 1, 2023
Gallo hits distribution employees with layoff letters
The Modesto-based beverage giant is shifting key California-based distribution to a new contractor.
February 1, 2023
Smittcamp blames Newsom for Selma cop’s murder. Newsom: “sick and tired of her lecturing me.”
Following the horrific death of a Selma Police officer, the Fresno County DA delivered harsh words for Gov. Gavin Newsom. He wasted little time pointing the finger at her.
February 2, 2023