The top high-speed rail contractor for the Fresno County and Madera County stretch has chipped-in to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall defense campaign.
Sources: Calif. to include PPP deductibility into must-pass bill before Tax Day
It appears California’s legislature is ready to act ahead of Tax Day to give small business-owners a much-needed tax break over their PPP loans.
Infrastructure, USA: Digging into jobs, support, and opposition of Biden plan
President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure bill faces competing claims over jobs amid a wide spectrum of support and opposition in the San Joaquin Valley.
A “Living Hell Hole”: Questions arise over Calif. Governor contender Cox’s rental firm
As California tackles a wholesale housing crisis, questions are emerging about California GOP gubernatorial candidate John Cox and his rental management firm.
Legislature kills bill to ban Calif. fracking, oil production
A bill seeking to ban hydraulic fracturing along with more common methods of oil extraction within the state of California …
Biden admin. to house unaccompanied migrants at Central Calif. base
A Central California National Guard base is preparing to serve as temporary housing for more than 1,000 unaccompanied migrant children amid a national buckling of immigrant overflow facilities.
Feds probing BofA over fraud in Calif. unemployment debit cards
Twin investigations arrive while Bank of America and California’s Employment Development Department are taking withering criticism for widespread unemployment fraud.
Newsom pitches $536mil wildfire plan, focused forest burns
The Governor’s plan, which emphasizes forest management and wildfire mitigation ahead of the annual wildfire season, is projected to double the spending on those efforts compared to 2020.
Treasury clears air on PPP tax status. Now will Calif. make COVID-19 loans tax-free?
The U.S. Treasury Department clarified states’ ability to deem forgivable Paycheck Protection Programs loans issued to small businesses as being tax-free.
As hit-and-run tragedies strike again, Gavin’s Law advances through Assembly committee
The law, which stiffens penalties for impaired drivers who kill pedestrians in hit-and-runs, gained a prominent backer out of tragedy: Fresno’s Mike Oz.