Rapada, top staffer to Fresno Co. Supervisor, charged over conflict in UMC sale
The chief of staff to Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero surrendered to law enforcement on Friday
Fresno
Politics
Here’s who is winning the Cox-Valadao ad blitz dollar-for-dollar
An advertising tracking firm reports the two sides have collectively spent nearly $7 million through the first few days of October.
Clovis, Education, Fresno, Visalia
Fresno, Clovis and Visalia receive waiver to reopen elementary schools
Three of the largest Central Valley school districts received approval by the state health department for their waiver request to reopen elementary schools.
California, Modesto
Calif. Supreme Court orders judge to re-examine Scott Peterson’s convictions
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson’s hopes to get out of prison received a second boost, courtesy of the California Supreme Court.
California, Highlight, Politics
Pointing to OC Dem effort, Calif. GOP doubles down on ballot boxes
Two days after California Secretary of State Alex Padilla sent a cease-and-desist letter to the California Republican Party for its …
Hanford
New nonprofit emerges to revitalize Hanford history museum
With the future of the Hanford Carnegie Museum in doubt, a new nonprofit organization has formed with the goal to take it over.
Politics
Cox campaign’s fabricated Valadao tweet a new front in Twitter’s misinformation battles
A fabricated tweet from the Cox campaign raised questions about misinformation on the social media platform.
COVID-19, Fresno
Fresno Co. avoids coronavirus downturn, remains in red tier
Fresno County can breathe a sigh of relief – a return to the purple tier is not on the horizon. …
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Fresno Co. DA launches probe into GOP ballot drop box controversy
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that it is investigating the creation of unofficial ballot drop boxes.
Fresno, Politics
Vandals emboldened, torch Kingsburg mobile home with Nunes sign
The unique brand of political vandalism that has arrived in the central San Joaquin Valley has taken fiery to a new level.