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Evacuation orders in place throughout parts of Merced County
The community of Planada is hardest hit as flooding issues persist following Monday's massive storm.
January 11, 2023
Feds, Fresno Sheriff nab drug kingpin freed on zero-dollar bail
Pedro Miranda-Muro's arrest and release brought a swift end to Fresno County's overextended coronavirus zero-dollar bail policy.
January 10, 2023
Merced Co. sends message to cell providers on property taxes
Four major communications companies made the request on the basis that they were taxed at a higher rate than allowed by the state constitution.
January 10, 2023
Madera Co. eyes burning half its COVID relief funds as hospital closure stopgap
Along with ARPA funds, the county could explore forming a special district to revamp operations of Madera’s lone hospital.
January 10, 2023
Storm forces rockslide, closure of Hwy 168 near Shaver Lake
Storms and floods prompted an all-hands-on-deck approach on the Valley floor. Things were much more difficult in the Sierra foothills.
January 9, 2023
Kevin McCarthy addresses House as Speaker
Following the final, 15th ballot for Speaker of the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) addressed his colleagues on Saturday morning.
January 7, 2023
McCarthy captures House Speaker’s gavel after four days, 15 votes
The Bakersfield Republican endured a rocky road to secure his place as the 55th Speaker of the House. His new challenge? Leading the narrow, 10-vote GOP majority forward.
January 7, 2023
Duarte, Costa press Feds for emergency status over Madera hospital closure
The sudden financial collapse of Madera County's sole hospital has two of the Valley's Congressmen scrambling for solutions with the Biden administration.
January 7, 2023
Has Fresno found a golden ticket to clamping down on homeless on the street?
A surprise "homeless emergency" discussion led to heated passions between the Dyer administration and Fresno lawmakers.
January 7, 2023
Fresno Co. judges in hot water after Fentanyl kingpin released over ‘no bail’ policy
California and L.A. County pulled zero-dollar bail months and years ago. Fresno County's program enabled a major drug dealer walk out of jail free.
January 5, 2023