Skepticism reigns during hearing on banning Forest Service fire retardant
The lawsuit could have a lasting impact on how wildfires are fought throughout the nation.
Julie Chavez Rodriguez selected to run Biden’s reelection campaign
The granddaughter of UFW founder Cesar Chavez becomes the second-ever Valley native to helm a major Presidential campaign.
Kounalakis announces 2026 bid for Calif. Governor
The Golden State's lieutenant governor would be California's first woman governor if elected.
Merced City School District fires superintendent
The district will search for its fourth superintendent in the last few years.
Fresno tightens grip on taxes from AirBnBs
Short-term rental operators have typically paid their own hotel taxes. Many Fresno properties have managed to skirt paying their share.
Setton Farms awards scholarships to Tulare Co. students
The Tulare County-based pistachio grower-processor has focused on improving educational achievement in the community.
Fresno breaks housing stalemate for one new development
A three-year fight over share of property taxes has halted new housing development at Fresno's edges.
Caltrans preps overhaul of Highway 99 in Fresno. Here’s what will change.
Two key exits on Highway 99 will be shuttered, but an expansion of the highway to eight lanes is on the horizon.
Westlands receives $1.5mil for desalination pilot program
Westlands Water District will have an opportunity to harness previously unsuitable water to help farmers.
GOP pressure forces Calif. Dems to hear fentanyl prevention bills
A handful of tough-on-crime measures targeting the ongoing fentanyl crisis were set to be ignored in 2023. GOP lawmakers balked over the carnage caused by inaction.
