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Fresno’s budget battle begins. Here are 13 things to watch out for.
Fresno City Hall will spend close to $1.2bil in the fiscal year beginning July 1. That’s a lot of moola. Here are a baker's dozen of interesting proposals.
Villapudua, former San Joaquin Supervisor, launches 13th Assembly bid
Carlos Villapudua, who challenged Asm. Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) in 2018, said his 2020 bid is "a different feeling" with eyes toward Sacramento.
Sheriff closes Kings River in Tulare County
The Army Corps of Engineers is currently releasing flood waters from Pine Flat Dam at 5,200 cubic feet per second.
Fresno State professor who pioneered deaf education honored by Gallaudet University
Dr. Paul Ogden, a professor emeritus at Fresno State, is known for a groundbreaking book "The Silent Garden" helping parents raise deaf children.
Elliott Balch jumps in 2020 Fresno Mayoral campaign
Balch, a longtime member of Ashley Swearengin's team and current COO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, filed paperwork to run for Fresno Mayor.
Dos Equis, Tecate pile on Fresno Grizzlies sponsorship woes
Unlike Sun-Maid Raisins, the beer brands have a deep impact – such as being sponsoring the game on the day they cut ties with the Fresno Grizzlies.
Bakersfield Catholic priest Harrison responds to monk’s “heartbreaking” allegations
Two days removed from a monk's allegations of Msgr. Craig Harrison's sexual misconduct, the priest broke his month-long silence.
Trump administration rolls out $16bil in trade relief for farmers
“President Trump has great affection for America’s farmers and ranchers, and he knows they are bearing the brunt of these trade disputes," Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said.
Brand presents $1.187bil budget, eyeing “fair share” among priorities
Public safety, parks, the city’s infrastructure and the general fund reserve all are getting what the Mayor sees as their fair share.
Bureau of Reclamation bumps westside water allocation to 70 percent
This is the third increase of 2019 for the agricultural water service contractors. Since February, the allocation has doubled.
