Feds nab Fresno ‘inventor’ for scamming investors in $4.2mil Ponzi scheme, COVID benefit fraud
A Federal indictment charged a Fresno man with running Ponzi, COVID-19 benefits, and other fraud schemes through his company.
Former top Bakersfield police official files whistleblower suit, claims retaliation over probe into chief’s son
A former assistant chief of the Bakersfield Police Department said he was forced out of law enforcement because he cooperated with the Attorney General’s Office investigation of a deadly shooting by the son of the then-Bakersfield police chief.
Not adding up: CSU to dump stricter math requirement proposal for college admission
California State University trustees are poised to abandon a proposal to require a fourth year of math-related coursework for admission.
Valadao tops Salas, secures fifth term in pricey House battle
Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) defeated his Democratic challenger, Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) in the race to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District.
Yosemite to dump reservation system to enter park. Why it may not be “goodbye” forever.
A coronavirus-era policy of reservations to enter Yosemite National Park is on the way out next year, park officials said on Tuesday.
Doom-and-gloom solar panel program update pared back by state regulators. Here’s what it means for homeowners.
An initial proposal that would undercut financial incentives for installing solar panels on homes is being rolled back, with some other changes. Here's what it means.
New Clinica Sierra Vista chief looks to break cycle of drama for health clinics
Dr. Olga Meave brings new leadership to a venerable organization that, since the retirement of its longtime leader in 2017, has suffered a string of internal problems the organization tried hard to keep a lid on.
Will Kern Co. really get bailed out by Newsom for oil’s mandated shut down? Here are the facts.
During an economic summit in Bakersfield last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told attendees California taxpayers would "backfill" Kern County's budget deficit from loss of oil revenues. Is that really true?
Panel censures San Joaquin Valley judge over New Year’s DUI crash, lying to police
An overnight DUI crash at the New Year has led to trouble for one Valley Superior Court judge. Now, California's top regulators of judges have weighed in.
Valley university announces layoffs amid sharp decline in enrollment
One Valley university experienced a massive, 14-point decline in enrollment.
