Fresno dethroned, new leader crowned as America’s top Ag-producing county
Fresno County had a record-breaking Agricultural Production year in 2021, but Kern County and Tulare County had an even better year.
Peelz Deal: Fowler Packing acquires 10k acres to boost citrus holdings
The family-owned farming business acquired Parlier-based SunWest Fruit Company, holder of more than 10,000 acres of citrus farmland.
Judge: Bakersfield baker can’t be forced to bake cake for same-sex weddings
A Kern County judge ruled Friday that Tastries Bakery owner Cathy Miller cannot be forced to bake wedding cakes for same-sex couples.
Woman charged with using Scott Peterson’s name to steal COVID unemployment
The fraud was a small, but headline-grabbing element of the $20 billion stolen in various scams during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fresno’s Zoo is planning an aquarium. Here’s an early peek at the plans.
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has usurped the momentum to build an aquarium. Now, we're getting our first look at plans.
Jury convicts Paul Flores of murdering Kristin Smart, acquits father
A Monterey County jury on Monday found Paul Flores guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Kristin Smart in 1996.
Newsom: COVID emergency will end… in February
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this afternoon that the state’s long-running, Covid-related State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023. That’s basically three years after it began on March 4, 2020.
Stockton Police arrest suspect in recent serial killings
Stockton Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the recent serial killings that claimed the lives of six people and had a city on edge.
Some Merced Co. voters received incorrect ballots. County officials probing how many.
Voters in three Merced County communities received ballots listing contests they were ineligible to vote for and omitting others.
LA Councilwoman Nury Martinez resigns post after racist remarks leak, national outcry
Following intense public pressure amid a growing controversy over racist remarks, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez announced Wednesday she is resigning her seat.
