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In last-minute push, Coastal lawmakers seek to save Diablo Canyon, nuclear power
A pair of lawmakers introduced a bill to keep Diablo Canyon running for at least five more years. Gov. Gavin Newsom has shifted his stance on nuclear power as speculation builds about a 2024 presidential bid.
August 29, 2022
Unions, homebuilders strike deal to boost Calif. housing production
A pair of bills seek to open up much of the state’s commercial land for residential development and bypass local objections.
August 29, 2022
New poll finds strong support from Coastal voters for keeping Diablo Canyon running
A new poll sought to get a clearer picture of support for keeping California's last nuclear power plant by starting close to home.
August 25, 2022
“Defrauding our community”: Fraud allegations, board shuffle shutter Fresno-based anti-human trafficking nonprofit
A Fresno human trafficking nonprofit has partially shuttered amid a series of allegations including exploitation, wage theft, embezzlement and fraud.
August 24, 2022
Kern Co. OKs fixes to restore local oil permitting system
A Kern County judge halted local officials' ability to approve oil permits quickly. Tuesday's action gets the ball rolling for more energy extraction. Here's why.
August 24, 2022
“Fantasy and fairy dust”: Newsom goes nuclear on Dem plan to shut Diablo Canyon
The late-inning push to save Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear plant, is dividing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative Democrats.
August 22, 2022
Man stole $4.8mil from Valley-based tractor dealer. He blew $1mil on iPhone app game purchases.
The man, a resident of a Sacramento suburb, also managed to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program while out-of-custody and awaiting sentencing on a Federal embezzlement conviction.
August 18, 2022
Kahn set to depart as Madera Co.’s economic development czar
After more than 20 years with the Madera County Economic Development Commission, Executive Director Bobby Kahn is set to retire — eventually.
August 18, 2022
Flex Alert issued for Wednesday, Calif. grid operator announces.
California's grid operator issued a Flex Alert for Wednesday as energy use is expected to increase amid high temperatures.
August 16, 2022
Merced eyes options to boost market rate, low-income housing availability
As the housing crisis continues to burden the Central Valley, Merced is doubling down on inclusionary zoning as the future of its housing policies.
August 15, 2022