Mask revolt forces Kern Co. K-12 district to shutter classes on Monday
"Staff and administration have been stretched thin in attempts to maintain a safe learning environment..." a statement from the district announcing class cancellation reads.
Newsom sends millions to re-settle homeless in Fresno, Tulare
The cities of Fresno and Tulare will receive a chunk of $50 million in state grants awarded by Gov. Gavin Newsom to help re-settle the homeless populations.
Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Immunity deal opens door for juror to speak on possible misconduct.
Scott Peterson's two-decade-long legal drama will return to a San Mateo County court on Friday.
Newsom backs gun ban bill modeled after Tex. abortion law tactic
The bill "would allow private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, transports, imports into the state or sells assault weapons, .50 BMG rifles, ghost guns, or ghost gun kits."
Mims eyes retirement as Fresno Co. Sheriff, backs Zanoni in 2022
Margaret Mims, Fresno County's second-longest serving Sheriff, will announce she will not run for re-election, sources told The Sun.
Newsom’s “next phase” of coronavirus response is more ambiguous than ever
After teasing a shift in strategy last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California public health officials rolled out a new plan to address the latest stage of coronavirus response.
Authorities recover stolen guitar belonging to Buck Owens in Kern Co. cemetery
A guitar owned by country legend Buck Owens that was stolen from an Oildale Post Office was recovered in mid-January, Kern officials said.
S.F. voters oust three school board members in landslide recall election
The liberal bastion of the West Coast surprised national watchers by dumping school trustees and clamoring for a return to the school district's fundamentals.
Ahead of Super Bowl, U.S. halts import of Mexican avocados over threat against inspector
The suspension of avocado imports came as Mexican avocado growers spent $7 million promoting their product with a Super Bowl ad.
Fans, celebs, LA Mayor ignore Super Bowl mask rules
Despite masks being handed out at the Super Bowl, celebrities, the Mayor of Los Angeles, and few fans appeared to actually wear facial coverings during the big event.
