The move comes as high-speed rail planners race to finish the 119-mile span by 2022 or risk paying back $2.5 billion in Federal grants.
Money machines: Here’s how much money Valley Congressional candidates have raised
July 15 marked the deadline for Congressional candidates to report fundraising totals for the past quarter – running from April 1 through June 30.
China Lake earthquake repair funding receives House approval
A push to fund $100 million in repairs to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake received unanimous support in the House of Representatives.
Possible measles exposure in Bakersfield during holiday reported
A person diagnosed with measles stayed in a Bakersfield hotel during the Fourth of July holiday, Kern County public health officials announced Tuesday.
Lemoore’s Blair pleads not guilty on domestic violence counts
The Lemoore City Councilwoman was arraigned on Tuesday morning in Kings County Superior Court related to a domestic violence arrest.
Trump approves emergency declaration for Ridgecrest earthquakes
The move allows Federal agencies to assist in the recovery process after two earthquakes, a 6.5 and 7.1M, struck Ridgecrest last week.
Lemoore Councilwoman Blair arrested in domestic violence row
Lemoore City Councilwoman Holly Andrade Blair was arrested Saturday on suspicion of battery of her spouse and felony criminal threats.
Red Cross reports 16 sheltered after 6.4M earthquake hits Ridgecrest
Seismologists credit the sparsely-populated location of the earthquake for reducing damage caused, given its high magnitude.
Fresno Co. Sheriff’s deputy shot in Tollhouse, suspect arrested
A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy answering a call over a property boundary dispute near Tollhouse was shot in the leg, the Fresno Sheriff’s Office said.
Calif. leaders split over Trump’s possible homelessness intervention
While Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed back at President Trump’s comments, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appears ready to work with the Feds on homelessness.
