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      • Southwest’s launch in Fresno “opens a wide door” to boost business, Dyer says
      • Where will Southwest take flyers out of Fresno? We now know.
      • Rental relief is coming to Fresno – just not quite yet
      • Local, state officials push for “do-over” year for Calif. high school students
      • Auditor: Calif. unfairly targeted Valley cities by withholding coronavirus cash
    • Bakersfield
      • Two Valley businesses have pandemic wish granted, courtesy of Barstool Sports
      • Borgeas rules out challenging Grove for leadership of GOP caucus
      • Ex-Kern Democratic legislative candidate arrested for breaking into McCarthy office
      • Bakersfield Catholic priest says Fresno Bishop threatened retaliation over legal battle
      • Highway 46 nears four-lane expansion in Kern County
    • Modesto
      • Scott Peterson faces retrial of sentencing phase in 2002 murder case
      • Calif. Supreme Court orders judge to re-examine Scott Peterson’s convictions
      • Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67
      • Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson
      • Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers
    • Visalia
      • Facing litany of charges, Ex-Tulare hospital exec seeks defenders of Weinstein, Casey Anthony
      • Valley counties begins doling out COVID-19 vaccine doses
      • Tulare Co. shutters jury trials for 2020
      • Facing 40 felony charges, Ex-Tulare hospital CEO surrenders to FBI
      • Harrell ousts Tulare City Councilman Carlton Jones following tumultuous tenure
    • Hanford
      • With Lemoore as final official visit, Pence highlights foreign policy wins
      • Wrapping up term, Pence to visit NAS Lemoore on Saturday
      • New nonprofit emerges to revitalize Hanford history museum
      • Fraud and the FBI: Lemoore cannabis dispensary owner faces multi-front legal battle
      • Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers
    • Merced
      • Auditor: Calif. unfairly targeted Valley cities by withholding coronavirus cash
      • Professor’s Anti-Semitic tweets spark UC Merced investigation
      • Merced City Council nixes proposed Black Lives Matter mural
      • Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers
      • Half-cent tax hike proposal nixed by Merced Co. supervisors
    • Mariposa
      • Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations
      • 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
    • Modesto
      • Scott Peterson faces retrial of sentencing phase in 2002 murder case
      • Calif. Supreme Court orders judge to re-examine Scott Peterson’s convictions
      • Tom Berryhill, Valley legislator, passes at 67
      • Calif. Supreme Court vacates death penalty for Scott Peterson
      • Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers
    • Stockton
      • Internal polling puts Miller over Villapudua in Stockton Assembly seat
      • Internal Poll: Villapudua holds double-digit lead in Stockton-area Assembly race
      • Catholic Church among Valley’s largest PPP loan recipients
      • Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
      • Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray
  • Topics
    • Politics
      • Bakersfield’s Grove ousted as Calif. Senate GOP leader
      • Borgeas rules out challenging Grove for leadership of GOP caucus
      • With Lemoore as final official visit, Pence highlights foreign policy wins
      • Wrapping up term, Pence to visit NAS Lemoore on Saturday
      • “I have to go with my gut.” How Valley reps voted on Trump’s Capitol siege impeachment
    • Agriculture
      • Meet the new folks who will determine how much water trickles down to the Valley
      • Westlands board taps Howe to fill vacancy
      • Westlands weighs options to fill vacancy on board of directors
      • Fresno Co. kickstarting ag worker vaccinations by end of January
      • Amid COVID relief, Congress delivers $206mil for Friant-Kern Canal repairs
    • Sports
      • Bulldogs secure 14 commits on National Signing Day
      • Ronnie Rivers named to All-MW first team, several Bulldogs receive conference recognition
      • Despite season-ending losses, Bulldogs have a bright future ahead under DeBoer
      • Bulldogs fall apart late, drop season finale to New Mexico
      • Fresno lawmakers tackle COVID-19 clampdown, Grizzlies deal
    • Education
      • Local, state officials push for “do-over” year for Calif. high school students
      • Professor’s Anti-Semitic tweets spark UC Merced investigation
      • Newsom pitches $2bil school reopening plan for 2021
      • State Center chancellor Parnell announces retirement
      • Valley school districts rethink, delay returning kids to campus
    • Business
      • Southwest’s launch in Fresno “opens a wide door” to boost business, Dyer says
      • Where will Southwest take flyers out of Fresno? We now know.
      • Lawmakers can stop the small business killer – Coronavirus lawsuits
      • Two Valley businesses have pandemic wish granted, courtesy of Barstool Sports
      • New offer for Tower Theatre emerges in a bid “for the community”
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      • Meet the new folks who will determine how much water trickles down to the Valley
      • Lawmakers can stop the small business killer – Coronavirus lawsuits
      • This Thanksgiving, give us turkey with a side of consistency
      • Fall for fake cowboys at your own peril, Central Valley
      • Prop. 15 will benefit family farmers and rural communities
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Why is California suing to stop water flowing to its own people?

We have another California vs. Trump lawsuit on the horizon. But not all of California supports the latest legal salvo against Trump.

Wayne Western, Jr.December 4, 2019, 12:04 pmDecember 4, 2019 Comments Off on Why is California suing to stop water flowing to its own people? 14442
Fresno, View

Tackling homelessness starts with acknowledging the source, developing solutions

From 2010 through 2015, Fresno County experienced a reduction in homelessness. Recently, the trend has reversed. So, what’s changed?

Nathan MagsigNovember 4, 2019, 8:25 pmNovember 4, 2019 Comments Off on Tackling homelessness starts with acknowledging the source, developing solutions 1130
Agriculture, View

With California’s water at stake, progress finally triumphs regress

As California’s water is finally guided by policies rooted in updated science and progress, those who typically preach progress are creating resistance.

Wayne Western, Jr.November 4, 2019, 2:53 pmNovember 4, 2019 Comments Off on With California’s water at stake, progress finally triumphs regress 2778
Politics, View

Socialist smears aren’t just a tactic, they’re a sign of what’s to come

The reaction to my ad that aired during the last Democratic Presidential debate is exactly what I warned viewers against: threats of hostility and violence.

Elizabeth HengOctober 9, 2019, 4:04 pmOctober 9, 2019 Comments Off on Socialist smears aren’t just a tactic, they’re a sign of what’s to come 4371
Agriculture, View

With booming reservoirs, what is the real culprit in California’s water scare?

California’s dams and reservoirs are sitting at historic highs. Yet, the state’s bigger water issues go unaddressed with demands for more taxpayer money.

Wayne Western, Jr.October 1, 2019, 10:03 pmOctober 1, 2019 Comments Off on With booming reservoirs, what is the real culprit in California’s water scare? 4679
Agriculture, View

In the pursuit of power, environmentalists have shrugged off science

After spending years promoting cutting-edge science as the savior of fish, environmentalists have cast science aside to support Senate Bill 1. Why? Power.

Wayne Western, Jr.September 12, 2019, 8:05 pmSeptember 12, 2019 Comments Off on In the pursuit of power, environmentalists have shrugged off science 5947
Agriculture, View

Secret plans on water? They start with environmentalists, not the Feds.

Radical environmentalists worked hand-in-glove with allies in the media to derail potential solutions by a slyly-developed attack on scientific process.

Wayne Western, Jr.August 22, 2019, 1:37 pmAugust 22, 2019 Comments Off on Secret plans on water? They start with environmentalists, not the Feds. 10099
Agriculture, View

Senate Bill 1 tries to limit water supply by stopping time

Senate Bill 1 freezes the law and regulations for air and water quality to those in effect on the final day of the Obama presidency.

Don WrightAugust 20, 2019, 9:39 pmAugust 20, 2019 Comments Off on Senate Bill 1 tries to limit water supply by stopping time 3338
Agriculture, View

A listening California should consult the real experts on water

Calif. voters approved more than $25bil in water funding since 1970. Now, state agencies want public input on the same issues the money was meant to solve.

Wayne Western, Jr.July 22, 2019, 3:21 pmJuly 30, 2019 Comments Off on A listening California should consult the real experts on water 3141
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It’s not too late to save California’s salmon, but here’s what we need to do

Bringing all players to the table for a voluntary agreement to restore the Delta, and its rivers, is a pathway to recover dying fish populations.

Rene HeneryJuly 9, 2019, 11:05 pmJuly 9, 2019 Comments Off on It’s not too late to save California’s salmon, but here’s what we need to do 2065

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