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The future of Fresno Police: a commission, a budget, and a new Chief
As police policy becomes a focal point for the nation, California's fifth-largest city plots its three-point path for the police department's future.
Hiding beneath Fresno’s Convention Center drama? A failed effort for a new hockey franchise.
The Convention Center roller coaster appears to be back on the same track it was before, just under a new banner. However, other issues are coming to light.
Visalia Unified gives early preview of how school could operate next year
Although Visalia Unified School District remains hopeful that in-person classes can resume in full come August, they are exploring all possibilities.
Fresno’s budget battle lines overshadowed by unlikely effort to defund police
In the weeks leading up to battle lines for tackling Fresno's $32 million coronavirus-led budget deficit were quickly drawn Tuesday morning.
Here’s how Valley schools will reopen this fall
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced guidelines Monday for public schools to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prop. 13 faces partial repeal in November. Here’s what is at stake.
California’s longtime property tax rules from Proposition 13 – passed in 1978 – face a challenge on the November ballot from a so-called "split-roll tax."
Patterson’s bill to ban high-speed rail subsidies killed without hearing
Efforts to keep high-speed rail from relying on operating subsidies have been squandered in the state legislature.
Police investigate, gear up over viral rumor of Fresno riots
In a stark contrast to the peaceful protests in Fresno on Sunday, a post has been circulating on social media on Monday about organizing riots in Fresno.
Protests, car rammings serve as Valley’s visceral response to the death of George Floyd
As the death of George Floyd fuels protests – and riots – in communities coast-to-coast, the Valley played host to its own share of protests.
Newsom announces additional coronavirus paid sick leave for Ag industry
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to roll out new mandates for the state's agriculture industry – one of the few deeemed in essential in the Valley.
