Though new district lines are still months away from being set, small businessman David Giglio, a Madera Republican, has long been campaigning to oust Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno).
Tower Theatre sale remains blocked as appellate court seeks answers
California’s 5th District Court of Appeal has halted the sale of the historic theatre to sort out additional questions related to the sale to Adventure Church.
Judge allows Nunes defamation suit against Washington Post to advance
Rep. Devin Nunes’ (R–Tulare) defamation lawsuit against the Washington Post can move forward, a Federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Valley colleges to offer students money to get vaccinated against COVID-19
One set of San Joaquin Valley colleges are trying a carrot – rather than stick – to get its students vaccinated.
New California energy rules stop short of banning natural gas appliances for new homes
While environmentalists came up short in their pursuit of banning natural gas in new homes, they scored a win in the form of a mandate for outlets that can charge electric cars.
Newsom faces SEIU protest over mandates, prison closure after $1mil recall defense donation
SEIU 1000, the state’s largest public union, has ousted leadership behind the $1 million donation to Newsom. Now, they’re slated to push back on him mere weeks before the recall election.
Dyer plugs high-speed rail during Biden’s infrastructure roundtable
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer built on his buddy-buddy relationship with President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
Tulare Co. health officials plead with community to get vaccinated as hospitals prepare for surge
All but one of Tulare County’s coronavirus ICU patients are unvaccinated, public health officials said during a call with regional hospitals.
Newsom mandates vaccines or testing for state’s teachers
Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement Wednesday, making California the first state in the nation to have the requirement for all teachers and school staff.
Fresno’s growth is on hold over tax haggling. Could this housing project break the impasse?
The 486-housing unit project could alleviate pressure on Fresno’s housing market, but revives a year-long battle over how much of the property tax pie the City and County of Fresno get from freshly-annexed properties.
