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.

Daniel GligichOctober 1, 2019, 6:07 pmOctober 1, 2019 Comments Off 758

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.

Alex TavlianSeptember 30, 2019, 3:41 pmOctober 2, 2019 Comments Off 1070

Highlight, Modesto, Politics

Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”

As House Democrats prepare to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, all three Valley Democrats voiced their support for the move.

Alex TavlianSeptember 24, 2019, 11:52 amSeptember 24, 2019 Comments Off 2045

Politics

Amid Democratic debate, Elizabeth Heng airs ad torching socialism, AOC

Elizabeth Heng made a splash with a fiery national TV ad during the Houston Democratic Debate on Thursday aimed squarely at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Alex TavlianSeptember 12, 2019, 9:43 pmSeptember 12, 2019 Comments Off 1522

Fresno, Highlight, Politics

Judge rules against advocates seeking to overturn Measure P defeat

Superior Court Judge Kimberly Gaab ruled that Measure P, a 30-year parks tax initiative for the City of Fresno, did not reach the necessary vote threshold.

Alex TavlianSeptember 5, 2019, 3:47 pmSeptember 5, 2019 Comments Off 1128

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Nunes shifts legal gears, eyes racketeering suit over coordinated attacks

Rep. Devin Nunes is shifting gears as the operative who dug for dirt in his wife’s work emails remained elusive. Now, he’s pursuing a racketeering claim.

Alex TavlianSeptember 4, 2019, 2:41 pmSeptember 16, 2019 Comments Off 2219

Fresno, Highlight, Politics

With no campaign-funded salary, Janz fights County leave policy he wanted in 2018

While his 2018 campaign paid his salary and benefits during his leave, Janz claims a new County leave policy would put his family’s livelihood at risk.

Alex TavlianAugust 29, 2019, 4:05 pmSeptember 4, 2019 Comments Off 2463

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Nunes rallies GOP into battle between Valadao, “total loser” Cox

Rep. Devin Nunes and columnist Victor Davis Hanson laid out the state of play in Washington, Sacramento, and at home during a Fresno County GOP event.

Alex TavlianAugust 29, 2019, 1:11 amAugust 29, 2019 Comments Off 1636

Politics

Devin Nunes spoke at a Fresno GOP event. Two protesters showed up.

Despite hyping the location of Nunes’ speaking engagement in Sunnyside, the House Intel member was greeted by only two protesters and a cow-clad mannequin.

Alex TavlianAugust 28, 2019, 11:36 pmAugust 29, 2019 Comments Off 4175

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Valadao formally launches bid to recapture Congressional seat in 2020

Former Congressman David Valadao (R–Hanford) announced he’s seeking a rematch with his successor, Rep. TJ Cox (D–Fresno), on Wednesday

Alex TavlianAugust 28, 2019, 10:07 amAugust 28, 2019 Comments Off 1704

Karbassi urges Fresno to reopen churches, places of worship

City of Fresno lifts shelter-in-place order

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

How a Fresno nurse became the point woman for feeding Fresno Co.’s health care workers

Amid pressure, Newsom resets reopening guidelines

Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Missed the California flyover for frontline workers? We’ve got you covered.

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

Kern Co. rescinds health order, previewing moves by Newsom

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Several Valley cities rank near the top of national car-theft rates

Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”

Cannella drops bid for Stanislaus Co. Supervisor citing conflicts

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

After reopening vote, Newsom administration threatens to withhold aid to Tulare Co.

Tulare Co. shuns Newsom, votes to reopen businesses

Clovis, Visalia take different approaches to reopening from pandemic

Third Tulare Co. nursing facility hit with coronavirus

Tracking the San Joaquin Valley’s coronavirus cases, tests

Reopening fever grows hotter after Atwater, Kings Co. vote to reopen

Valley counties get to work to speed up reopening

Kings Co. lifts shelter-in-place order, but Newsom’s directive still applies

Kings Co. officials faceoff over coronavirus budget, salary cuts

State OKs Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties to begin expedited reopening

Reopening fever grows hotter after Atwater, Kings Co. vote to reopen

Castle Air Museum set to reopen Friday

Merced County Fair cancels 2020 Fair

10 workers at Los Banos clinic acquired coronavirus

Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

National Parks around the Valley close temporarily

Pay raises for Mariposa Co. Supervisors halted after signature campaign

Outrage over Mariposa supervisors’ $30,000 raise drives referendum campaign

Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Several Valley cities rank near the top of national car-theft rates

Valley Dems back Trump impeachment inquiry, Nunes dismisses as “kabuki theater”

Cannella drops bid for Stanislaus Co. Supervisor citing conflicts

Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses

Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray

Tracy Councilwoman Vargas takes plunge for San Joaquin County Supervisor

Villapudua picks up endorsements for Assembly race

Villapudua, former San Joaquin Supervisor, launches 13th Assembly bid

Nunes, Trump talk Calif. water, Flynn case in White House sit down

Kern Co. Supervisors reject 100 percent vote-by-mail proposal

Woman sentenced in Madera Co. voter fraud scheme over falsified voter registrations

Seven months to Election Day, here’s how local Congressional battles are shaping up

Ethics complaint filed against Cox over unpaid tax bills

Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending

Interior Dept. sued over Obama-era law to cement Valley water contracts

Even in dry year, Valley farmers see a bump in water allocation

After rolling out $19bil in cuts, Calif. seeks funds for Trump water lawsuit

Politics, short memories are choking Calif.’s water wars

Cancelling Fresno State’s football season? It’ll be pricey. Here’s why.

Fresno State Athletics navigates uncertain path around coronavirus

Several former Bulldogs and Valley natives headed to the NFL

Morrell’s path to Bulldog Stadium begins in Big Sky country

Kirby Moore discusses Bulldogs receivers, 2020 season

State Center is pushing coronavirus support beyond the classroom

Clovis Unified not “writing off school year,” votes to extend closure to May 22

Visalia Unified abandons plans for new high school

Newsom, Valley school districts at odds over shutting down schools for year

Firebaugh school district closes down, suspends free lunches over coronavirus exposure

State OKs Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, Kings, Kern, Fresno counties to begin expedited reopening

City of Fresno lifts shelter-in-place order

Tulare Co. shuns Newsom, votes to reopen businesses

Reopening fever grows hotter after Atwater, Kings Co. vote to reopen

Calif. gyms join forces to move toward safe reopening from coronavirus

Politics, short memories are choking Calif.’s water wars

We misunderstood coronavirus, now we underestimate its consequences

While Calif.’s water wars head to court, Feds show they’re still at the table

California’s economy needs a clear reopening blueprint. Here’s a preview.

Essential businesses are being left in the cold on stimulus funds. We can fix it.

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