Fresno explores legal action over $1.5mil Measure P embezzlement
The city did not provide the Fresno Arts Council with $6.6 million that was requested last October after finding that prior expenditures were not justified.
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The longtime Congressman may be gearing up for a challenge from another Republican because of Prop. 50.
Fresno County voters will have the rare opportunity to vote on several open judicial seats in the June primary. With last Wednesday’s filing deadline in the rear-view mirror, seven current Fresno County judges did not file to run for reelection. On the way out: Judges Gregory Fain, Jonathan Conklin, Tyler Tharpe, David Gottlieb,…
The Seattle quarterback is taking home a bonus as a Super Bowl winner, but California’s aggressive jock tax will take it all away.
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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.
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Uber, Calif. trial lawyers launch expensive ad blitz during Super Bowl
Super Bowl LX featured a preview of a titanic ballot measure battle between the rideshare giant and California lawyers, with each side taking aim at the other's business.
Insurance rates could go up under new homeowners bill
Homeowners could see their insurance bills increase by up to 20% if a proposed bill becomes law.
Calif. Assembly OKs $90 million bill for Planned Parenthood
The money is intended to replace federal funding that was stripped.
New bill would look into imposing per-mile tax on Calif. drivers
The bill would replace the gas tax to ensure people who drive electric vehicles are also paying a roads tax.
State approves new regulations on Calif. cardrooms
A state analysis found that the new rules will significantly hamper cardrooms and lead to more business for tribal casinos.
Calif. Attorney General cites success in tackling fraud
Rob Bonta responded to President Trump forming a task force to target fraud in California, saying the state has recovered billions of dollars.
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Nike under federal investigation for DEI programs
The EEOC is probing Nike over claims that its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives may have resulted in unlawful discrimination against white employees, escalating scrutiny of corporate DEI practices.
Bitcoin crash triggers $2 trillion crypto market wipeout
A sharp plunge in Bitcoin, influenced by weak investor sentiment and fears about U.S. monetary policy, has driven steep losses across cryptocurrencies and related tech stocks, raising concerns about further turmoil.
Newsom launches $2.2 million for school mental health recovery
The funding will support students who were affected by the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires.
Ex-Bitwise co-CEO Soberal disbarred by State of California
The Bitwise co-founder who is currently in federal prison was already ineligible to practice law in California shortly after the company collapsed in 2023.
Kiley says he’s weighing challenge to McClintock. He’s already launched an opening salvo.
The Rocklin Republican says he's weighing two seats, but TV advertising records point to the one in the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra.
Newsom goes on the road to talk about high-speed rail, jobs
The governor continued to throw his support behind the behind-schedule high-speed rail project.
Planned Parenthood would get $90 million from state under bill
The bill has the support of California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.
Washington Post announces massive layoffs and cuts
One-third of The Washington Post’s workforce is being laid off, drastically reducing sports and foreign news coverage amid plummeting readership and shifting business strategies under Jeff Bezos.
Attempted Trump assassin sentenced to life in prison
The would-be assassin received a life sentence for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill targeting scam ads on social media
The SCAM Act would require social media companies to verify advertisers and combat fraudulent ads or face legal action.
