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Don Devine, organic farming leader and Westlands board member, passes at 79
Don Devine, a longtime Harris Ranch executive who became a local evangelist and pioneer for organic farming, passed away on June 4 at the age of 79.
Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
A 1-cent sales tax hike may soon be hitting the residents of unincorporated Kern County.Buying your first house? Meet a possible new co-owner: the State of California.
A program at the center of state budget negotiations would see California taxpayers provide up to 17% of the down payment on a house in exchange for a stake in the home.
Calif. Democratic lawmakers belatedly hit panic button over gas tax increase
Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento are now trying to take new action in response to skyrocketing gas prices – but it's too late.Fresno lawmakers pitch eye-popping pay raise to match Fresno Co. Supervisors
A group of Fresno City Council members are pushing for a pay raise that would put them in line with the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
Power outages persist, wildfire evacuation orders lifted after Wed. morning lightning strikes
Thunderstorms early Wednesday morning have forced evacuations in eastern Fresno County.
Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the Visalia Fire Department is beefing up its efforts to curtail the use of illegal fireworks.
