Costa pushes for Valley infrastructure upgrades, career training
Does the Fresno Democrat have a favorite project for the central San Joaquin Valley? “No. That would be like trying to pick your favorite child."
David Pomaville, Fresno health director, reflects on navigating once-in-century pandemic, retirement
After a year unlike any other, David Pomaville, Fresno County's Director of Public Health has retired, leaving the county at a time in which the COVID-19 case numbers are declining and vaccine distribution is well in-stride.
Marie Gallo, Modesto philanthropist, passes at 86
The wife of E&J Gallo Winery's chairman is perhaps best known for spearheading the effort to construct the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto.
Economist hints at pandemic bounce back for Tulare Co.
Despite a pandemic and an impending drought, the economic glass is looking half-full, a top economist told Tulare County business leaders Friday.
“Just not cutting it”: 83% of Calif. public school parents say Zoom stunted kids’ learning
An overwhelming majority of California adults and public school parents say that pandemic-led school closures have led the state's children to greatly fall behind academically.
Fresno eyes building off of coronavirus-era homeless response to combat surge
Fresno's City Manager underscored a large-scale success in responding to the homeless situation prior to 2019. Now, Fresno looks to its pandemic playbook to break the surge.
Keeping Calif. criminals in jail is tough – and pricey. Here’s how much it costs.
Local communities battling California's epidemic of catch-and-release crime fighting has forced them to cough up more to ensure capacity to keep criminals in jail.
Fowler’s Parra weighs 2022 rematch against Fresno Co. Supervisor Buddy Mendes
Is a rematch in sight for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat, currently held by Buddy Mendes?
Census results are in: California to lose one Congressional seat
California will lose a Congressional seat for the first time ever, as revealed by the 2020 U.S. Census results that were released on Monday.
Fresnan to serve as judge for Westminster Dog Show
A Fresnan will serve as one of the judges at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
