For 125 years, Community Health System has been investing in this region — growing a successful healthcare system that supports our community and serves hundreds of thousands of Valley residents.
Community expanding to keep pace with regional growth
By the end of 2022, the Clovis Community expansion will add 15,000 additional square-feet of emergency department space, six more operating rooms, enhanced radiology and lab services, and expanded seating and food options for patients and visitors.
Newsom caves to Biden, signs UFW-led election bill – with some adjustments
The UFW suffered body blows that left its membership as “statistically zero.” Pressure from Washington and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on a controversial, UFW-led union election bill may revive the farmworker union’s fortunes.
Ad Check: Bonta defends Salas over prescription drug votes targeted in new commercials
An attack ad from Republicans led Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) to bring out the big guns – California’s top law enforcement officer – to assist in defending his record on drug prices.
Fresno’s chief financial officer headed for axing? Lawmakers set to consider status of city controller.
It appears Fresno City Controller Michael Lima is on the hot seat.
DA charges Kern Co. school board member with voter fraud, misappropriation of funds
A Bakersfield area school board member is facing a bevy of criminal charges ranging from voter fraud to the misappropriation of public funds.
Recruiting more doctors to the Central Valley
Community Health System has made investments to ensure Valley residents have access to the highest quality medical care and services close to home — and their support network.
Calif. taxpayers could be forced to pay $558bil in slavery reparations, per state panel
“For a state that didn’t have slavery, don’t think [the Legislature is] going to be quick to vote on this final product of this task force,” Sen. Steve Bradford (D–Los Angeles) said.
Madera Co. approves penalties for excess groundwater extraction
Madera County farmers who extract more groundwater from their wells than they are allocated are set for stiff penalties, beginning …
COS eyes its own moonshot: incubating a four-year university experience in Tulare Co.
With no four-year university within Tulare County, the area’s top junior college wants to close the gap with a fresh bond measure.
