Daniel Parra accused of kissing Bay Area councilwoman without consent in Florida
The Fowler City Councilman faces a misdemeanor charge for battery in a Florida court.
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March 23, 2025
Six defendants are being charged with bank fraud in federal court for their involvement with a major fraud scheme.
The former Congressman has pledged his support for another Republican candidate to retake District 13.
California regulators already approved six rate increases for PG&E last year.
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Valadao probes Biden admin.: Why hold Calif. dams hostage?
The Hanford Republican sparred with Biden administration officials over budget priorities regarding water resources and energy.
The Importance of Self-Care when Caregiving for Older Adults
At CCA Health California, we understand that the health and well-being of older adults are more than the medical care and social needs they have access to – it’s also about finding ways to…
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Teamsters endorses bill that would ban autonomous vehicles from making deliveries
The powerful union says the bill will save hundreds of thousands of jobs in California.
Newsom asks lawmakers for $2.8 billion to fund Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal’s significant financial shortfall has the governor going to the Legislature for a funding increase after already taking out a major loan from the federal government.
Newsom sends burner phones to CEOs, urges them to call
The governor is looking to make inroads in California's business community by directly connecting with business leaders.
Starbucks to pay $50 million to man burned by tea
A jury has sided with a California man who suffered severe burns from a tea at Starbucks that was not properly secured in a drink holder.
Report: Insurance Commissioner Lara skipped hearing for Bermuda trip
Ricardo Lara was reportedly in Bermuda at a conference instead of attending the first meeting of the year to tackle the insurance crisis.
California approves State Farm’s rate hike under certain conditions
State Farm has been given the green light to increase home insurance premiums by 22%, as long as the company can prove that it needs to raise rates at a public hearing next month. California’s largest provider of home insurance will also have to agree to other conditions in order to increase premiums. Driving the news: State…
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Westlands appoints new Science Advisor to help with water management decisions
Brad Carvallo will be relied upon to provide a scientific look at all of the district’s water management decisions moving forward.
Costa pitches bill to protect inheritance by preserving stepped-up basis
The stepped-up basis in the tax code protects people from paying capital gains on inheritance by adjusting inheritance to be valued at the fair market value.
Brandon Vang nears outright win for Fresno City Council seat
The Sanger Unified trustee would be the first Hmong representative on the Fresno City Council in ten years, if elected.
Google to acquire Wiz in $32 billion deal
The tech giant has made its largest ever acquisition with the deal.
Trump removes Hunter Biden’s social security protection
President Biden’s children are the latest to have their secret security agents removed by Trump.
VA to no longer provide gender-affirming treatment
The VA will follow the order from President Trump to stop paying for veterans to transition to another gender.
Former Bitwise CEOs Soberal, Olguin report to Federal prison
Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. will each serve roughly a decade in prison after defrauding investors of $115 million.
NRCC target Harder, Gray for 2026 flips
Republicans area already going on the offensive in an attempt to unseat two Central Valley Democrats next year.
Chiefs’ Worthy denies allegations that he violently choked fiancé
Worthy's attorneys said they have evidence that every allegation made by Tia Jones is false.
Soria launches campaign for State Senate
Esmeralda Soria will forgo a reelection bid to the Assembly and will instead seek a move to the state Senate.
