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Could Kern Co. courtroom offer pathway out of sky-high gas prices?
California's oil industry is pinning big hopes on an April trial resolving in their favor to clear the path for increased energy production.
March 20, 2022
Kings Co. lawmakers support new operating deal for Tachi Palace Casino
Tachi Palace Casino Resort received a boost from Kings County as it looks to maintain its operations into the future.
March 15, 2022
Valadao, McCarthy join push for Newsom to halt gas tax as prices “skyrocket”
The pile-on to halt California's highest-in-the-nation gas tax grew on Tuesday, courtesy of House Republicans.
March 15, 2022
Valley leaders press for gas tax halt, expanded drilling to alleviate gas prices
With gas prices nearing $6 in California, Valley local leaders are pushing the state to take action that would see those prices fall.
March 14, 2022
Calif. lawmakers reject GOP push to cut gas prices by 50 cents per gallon
With the chance to cut California's gas tax by 51 cents per gallon, more than half of Valley lawmakers didn't show up to vote.
March 14, 2022
Facing highest-ever gas prices, Newsom wants to spend surplus to help ease pain at pump
Ahead of re-election, Newsom is proposing another round of checks directly to Californians.
March 13, 2022
Valley mayors swing hard against proposed PG&E rate hikes
The utility has faced varying degrees of pushback from local leaders over its proposal since introducing the proposal in 2021.
March 10, 2022
Stanislaus Co. eyes plans ten years ahead on housing, jobs
Kickstarting housing development to bring down the cost of living in the north Valley is among the top priorities facing cities in Stanislaus County.
March 9, 2022
22 years later, Fresno Convention Center to fill missing puzzle piece: a hotel.
The last piece of the 22-year-old "new" Fresno Convention Center complex is finally coming into place.
March 9, 2022
Valley gas prices exceed 2008 highs amid Ukraine War, Russian oil crunch
Every Valley community saw its daily average gas price exceed the records set in 2008.
March 6, 2022