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Fresno City Council approves tax deal to expand city’s footprint, increase new housing units
The City and County of Fresno still don't have a permanent deal to split tax revenues for newly-developed land, but one project with hundreds of homes at stake is moving forward.
August 19, 2021
Check or bet? Club One Casino returns to Fresno City Council for approval
After a meeting with dozens of community members, Club One Casino looks primed to win approval to reopen at Granite Park. Fresno City Council member Tyler Maxwell has his own ideas about how to use the revenue the card room generates.
August 17, 2021
Could Calif. rethink its Amazon warehouse sales tax? Some cities hope so.
Central Valley cities with booming online retail fulfillment centers could be at risk of losing out on some tax revenue if a new push manages to convince state lawmakers.
August 17, 2021
Fresno Councilman: Dire consequences if weed shops OK’d near schools
One Fresno City Council member warned city officials of the incredible legal exposure facing Fresno if a weed shop is approved to open near a school.
August 16, 2021
Legalizing sports betting in Calif. gets competitive with second 2022 initiative
A second initiative seeking to legalize sports wagering is preparing to seek 1 million signatures to make the 2022 ballot. Who's behind it? California cities.
August 12, 2021
Tower Theatre sale remains blocked as appellate court seeks answers
California's 5th District Court of Appeal has halted the sale of the historic theatre to sort out additional questions related to the sale to Adventure Church.
August 12, 2021
New California energy rules stop short of banning natural gas appliances for new homes
While environmentalists came up short in their pursuit of banning natural gas in new homes, they scored a win in the form of a mandate for outlets that can charge electric cars.
August 12, 2021
Report: Newsom spent $6.7mil to craft protections for PG&E following wildfire manslaughter convictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his team went to great lengths to craft legal protections for the utility in the wake of its wildfire manslaughter convictions, behind-the-scenes revelations show.
August 12, 2021
Fresno’s growth is on hold over tax haggling. Could this housing project break the impasse?
The 486-housing unit project could alleviate pressure on Fresno's housing market, but revives a year-long battle over how much of the property tax pie the City and County of Fresno get from freshly-annexed properties.
August 10, 2021
Calif. officials double down in Kern Co. standoff, reject another fracking permit
The rejection comes as tempers are running hot between Kern and state officials over oil and solar energy production.
August 10, 2021