Newsom to Jon Stewart: Smittcamp criticism “put me on my toes.”
California's Governor isn't letting the biting criticism from Fresno County's top cop slide.
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March 27, 2023
State water officials started the 2023 water year expecting another dry year. Things have radically changed.
The festival, sponsored by Tioga Sequoia, Fresno Street Eats, New Rock 104.1 and Vendor Village, returns on Saturday.
A decision on whether a pair of Fresno City Councilmen will have access to vast campaign war chests in 2024 will be delayed a few weeks.
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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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Khanna opts against Senate run, endorses Barbara Lee
The Bay Area Democrat was considered to be a potential rival among the Progressive wing of the heavily Democratic field if he opted to run.
Is rape a partisan issue? Calif. Dems kill GOP bill to increase penalties for crime.
California Democrats shot down a proposal that would have increased criminal penalties for rapists and criminals found guilty of other types of sexual assault.
Calif. handgun safety rules unconstitutional, Federal judge rules.
The California law severely restricted the ability for Californians to purchase new firearms, allowing them to only buy weapons manufactured 16-years-ago or older.
Alanis dissents over Calif. bill banning K9 officers advances
The proposed measure of restricting the use of police dogs has drawn sharp criticism from law enforcement leaders in the Valley.
Newsom strikes deal, presses for gas price penalty tax proposal
Oil producers have criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers for rushing a proposal with considerable unintended consequences.
Newsom eyes 2024 ballot measure to add mental health beds for homeless
The prospective ballot measure, set for introduction in the state Legislature, will require Calif. borrowing an unknown sum to construct new housing.
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Pine Flat to begin rare flood release to Tulare Lake, Army Corps announces.
A bevy of upcoming storms and high likelihood of intense spring and summer runoff in the Sierra are prompting the U.S. Army Corps to offload dam water into the old Tulare Lakebed.
Fresno’s Superior Court eyes land for new 36 courtroom, 413k square-foot courthouse
Judges are set to exit Fresno's long-detested honeycombed courthouse in favor of newer (and safer) digs.
Newsom unveils homelessness plan to deliver small homes across state
Over 1,000 small homes will head to four cities in California, yet the Central Valley is not on the receiving end of the plan.
California snowpack hitting record levels with more on the way
The snowpack throughout the Golden State appears to be keeping up with the record set four decades ago.
Failed Fresno State tax measure gearing up for another run
Fresno County voters rejected Measure E last year, but organizers are starting the process of bringing it back for 2024.
Fresno Bee editor to leave amid McClatchy shakeup
Editor Joe Kieta is moving on from The Bee as McClatchy continues to consolidate its operations in the Central Valley.
Newsom Appoints Fresno County deputy to state law enforcement commission
The appointment gives the Central Valley a seat at the table for reviewing the state's law enforcement standards.
PG&E delivers good news for customers, predicts major relief for natural gas bills
The high natural gas bills over the last few months are expected to decrease drastically due to a variety of market factors.
Torrez Jr. forced to pull out of Save Mart Center return
The Olympic silver medalist will not have an opportunity to fight in front of his Central Valley due to injury.
Ex-priest Harrison on hook for $220k over failed defamation case
The former Roman Catholic priest owes the money after losing his defamation lawsuit.
