Legislators again punt hearing on EDD crisis as Newsom recall nears
Potential bombshells from California's unemployment crisis unearthed during a hearing could damage Newsom's recall prospects, Capitol watchers argue.
State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff
Students and staff at the Fresno and Madera County-based junior college campuses will be required to show proof of vaccination beginning Oct. 15 to continue enrollment and access to campuses.
Trio of Valley natives score seats on Calif.’s college boards
The San Joaquin Valley is not only slated to have a seat at the table for one of California's college boards, but all three.
Larry Elder harnesses recall buzz to rally packed-house in Fresno
Speaking to 1,100 in northeast Fresno, Larry Elder isn't afraid to acknowledge he's generated a one-party establishment freakout heading into the stretch of a second historic recall election in the Golden State.
Audit exposed Kern Co. Fair’s glaring issues. Only one criminal charge resulted. Here’s why.
The Kern County Fair, its professional staff, and board members were skewered in a scathing state audit depicting financial mismanagement. Two years later, local prosecutors are pointing the blame in one direction.
Valley airwaves, lawmakers power harrowing attempt to save ‘John the Translator’ in Afghanistan
A furious 144-hour dash to help rescue an Afghan translator, dubbed John, was led by radio host Trevor Carey, Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic, and Reps. David Valadao and Devin Nunes. This is their story.
Club One Casino gets approval to open – with fewer jobs than planned. Here’s why.
Following a roller coaster of requirements, Club One Casino's move from downtown Fresno to woebegone Granite Park is officially approved. But things aren't exactly coming up aces.
Fresno City Council approves tax deal to expand city’s footprint, increase new housing units
The City and County of Fresno still don't have a permanent deal to split tax revenues for newly-developed land, but one project with hundreds of homes at stake is moving forward.
In Fresno stop, Faulconer rails against still-unfinished Calif.’s bullet train
Standing yards from an incomplete viaduct for California's oft-delayed, pared back, multibillion dollar high-speed rail project, Faulconer decried the region being left behind by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sources: Rudy Salas set to join field against Valadao in 2022
The Bakersfield lawmaker spent much of 2021 mulling a challenge to Rep. David Valadao. Democratic sources say he's finally set to take the plunge.
