Valley unemployment rates in September were down across all counties, California’s employment department announced in updated figures on Friday.
Checks and balances: How much money did Congressional candidates raise?
Challengers taking on incumbent members of Congress are looking to post eye-popping numbers to build momentum going into the March primary.
Kings County reports Valley’s second vaping-related death
As Federal health officials identify a growing tie to THC-infused vaping, public health officials caution against using vaping products.
Sharon Gill, Porterville Unified school board member, passes at 73
First elected in 1990 to the Porterville Union High School board, Gill served through the unification of Porterville’s school districts.
Ex-Lemoore Councilwoman Blair found not mentally competent to stand trial
The ex-Lemoore City Councilwoman was found to be mentally incompetent and ineligible to stand trial on a litany of felonies stemming from summer incidents.
Calif. AG launches suit against Paul Blanco’s Good Car Company
A lawsuit filed Monday against Paul Blanco and his eponymous dealerships alleges deceptive practices toward customers and lenders.
Marquez Brothers agree to $2mil settlement for refusing to hire non-Hispanic workers
The food company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over allegations it gave preferential treatment to Hispanic job applicants.
Kaiser Permanente workers set for strike on Oct. 14
80,000 workers for Kaiser Permanente are expected to go on strike in the largest strike since 1997. The move affects more than 1,000 workers in Fresno.
Tulare County Supervisors greenlight $1.38bil budget
The balanced 2019-20 budget is a $119.2 million bump compared to the previous fiscal year, the County of Tulare reported. Here’s where it will go.
Valley legislators push for funds to clean-up homeless camps on highways
Valley legislators are demanding Gov. Gavin Newsom beef up CalTrans’ budget to cleanup homeless encampments and litter in the Fresno metro area.
