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Ousted Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom’s team as economic advisor
Tubbs made national headlines for his universal basic income program – providing a random sampling of Stocktonians $500 per month.
March 11, 2021
“It’s an American dream to walk on this stage”: Fresno State virtual graduation generates backlash
Fresno State is receiving backlash from soon-to-be graduates for its plans to conduct commencement ceremonies virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 9, 2021
Could Villaraigosa step-in to serve as Democrats’ recall savior – or boogeyman?
The former LA Mayor could answer a big question on the recall: will a big-name Democrat with statewide appeal step-up and run on the replacement ballot?
March 8, 2021
Showdown over Federal relief spending, hazard pay exposes Fresno’s coronavirus battle lines
Preliminary discussions on spending yet-to-be-approved Federal coronavirus relief funds, firefighting grants, and hazard pay for grocery workers dominated Fresno City Hall on Thursday.
March 4, 2021
Fresno halts negotiations to sell Selland Arena for soccer stadium
The potential sale of Selland Arena and Valdez Hall to a minor-league soccer franchise is officially on hold – for now.
March 3, 2021
Fresno Unified, teachers union bank on COVID decline for April 6 reopening
Superintendent Bob Nelson announced a plan to have teachers return to campus on April 6. But the return is not fully guaranteed.
March 2, 2021
Received a PPP loan? Buckle up for surprise Calif. tax bill.
With Tax Day around the corner, California businesses are staring at a tax hit for their coronavirus lifeline last year. One State Senator wants to make PPP loans tax-free.
March 1, 2021
Amid indoor dining ban, Newsom films TikTok indoors at Fresno restaurant
It comes after Newsom earned scorn for dining indoors at the posh French Laundry restaurant in Napa.
February 28, 2021
Sources: Newsom headed to Reedley to plug farmworker vaccination efforts
Two weeks after announcing efforts to boost vaccinations in the San Joaquin Valley through scattered clinics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is returning to Fresno County on Friday.
February 25, 2021
Judge hits the brakes on Tower Theatre sale – or at least part of it.
A Fresno County Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday to halt the sale of a portion of the Tower Theatre
February 24, 2021