First Lady Jill Biden set for return to Bakersfield for Cesar Chavez celebration
First Lady Jill Biden is making a return trek to Villa La Paz, the headquarters of the United Farm Workers, to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day next week.
Last but not leased: Aborted Planned Parenthood move in Visalia captures national eyes
A scuttled Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Visalia provoked a furor by attempts to conceal its lease from the public.
Cozy relationships, sex harassment scandal prompt challenge to Kings Co. DA
Former Kings County prosecutor Sarah Hacker is challenging District Attorney Keith Fagundes in June. Here's a look at the fight ahead.
‘Long overdue’: Grove, Valley law enforcement press for stricter penalties for human traffickers
As it stands, human traffickers face criminal penalties on-par with theft or vandalism. Sen. Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield) wants to change that.
Newsom announces end to school mask mandate. Here’s when it will finally fade.
Facing pressure to loosen mask requirements, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and public health officials announced an end to mask mandates in public classrooms.
Calif. leaders stuck in two gears over pandemic changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers find themselves at different places in how to shift into a new phase of coronavirus response.
Judge: Kings Co. water pipeline blockade can continue
The literal blockade of heavy equipment stopping Kings County water giant Sandridge Partners from building a mysterious pipeline will continue.
Viva Las Vegas! Nevada’s Sisolak edges Newsom, lifts mask mandate three days before Super Bowl
One state is hosting the Super Bowl, the other will host thousands more in casino sportsbooks. Only one state's Super Bowl Sunday celebration will be maskless.
Newsom catches heat over maskless appearance at 49ers-Rams game
California’s Governor was on the receiving end of a litany of comments over attending the NFC Championship game in Los Angeles maskless.
Calif. lawmaker eyes axing schools’ personal belief exemption for COVID vaccine
Before the pandemic, vaccine policy bills were routinely one of the hottest-tempered bills debated in the California Capitol. Sen. Richard Pan's latest measure will likely be no different.
