Calif. AG backs allies, opens probe into Kern Co.’s COVID contract nixed over ‘Defund Police’ statements
The contracts were scrapped last October when Supervisors raised objections over "Defund the Police" messaging disseminated by Building Healthy Communities.
Long-time Visalia Unified trustee Crabtree to retire
The second-longest serving member of Visalia Unified School District's board of trustees confirmed his plan to retire from the body in the near future.
Fresno rolls out 21 pot shop licenses. Here’s why some are already causing smoke.
Wednesday, City of Fresno officials released a list of 21 cannabis retailers who have received preliminary approval to open up shop.
Report: CalPERS bet big on companies fueling China’s aggressive expansion
A report warns that California pensioners are contributing to China's expansionist policies with financial backing of firms that key to the nation's efforts.
Central Unified ousted Superintendent following domestic violence arrest. Here’s what it cost.
The full cost to show former Central Unified Superintendent Andrew Alvarado the door is now in the spotlight.
Reporter files complaint against Hanford councilman over inappropriate comments
Embattled Hanford City Councilman Art Brieno is alleged to have made questionable comments to a Hanford Sentinel reporter. It's not his first brush with harassment issues.
GOP presses Harder on back-to-school inflation
With back-to-school supplies costing more than ever, Rep. Josh Harder (D–Turlock) is catching flak in new ads over economic policies that are driving up inflation.
Legal weed sales crack $1.3bil in Calif. Here’s how much tax revenue it generated.
California's legal cannabis industry reached its highest watermark in terms of sales during the second quarter of 2021.
Visalia Police: shooting threat against El Diamante High school “not credible”
A two-day investigation into threats of shooting one of Visalia's three high schools sent parents and officials into a weekend panic.
Perez leaning toward 2022 bid for Kern Co. Assembly seat
The political dominoes of Kern County are beginning to tumble with Supervisor Leticia Perez joining the line-up.
