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State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates
Competing proposals will determine if students attending the largest community colleges in Fresno and Madera counties will be mandated to vaccinate to gain access to campus.
August 19, 2021
Check or bet? Club One Casino returns to Fresno City Council for approval
After a meeting with dozens of community members, Club One Casino looks primed to win approval to reopen at Granite Park. Fresno City Council member Tyler Maxwell has his own ideas about how to use the revenue the card room generates.
August 17, 2021
Larry Elder set to rally supporters in Clovis on Sunday
Larry Elder, the national talk radio host and GOP contender to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, is finally set to make his campaign debut in Fresno County.
August 17, 2021
Could Calif. rethink its Amazon warehouse sales tax? Some cities hope so.
Central Valley cities with booming online retail fulfillment centers could be at risk of losing out on some tax revenue if a new push manages to convince state lawmakers.
August 17, 2021
Fresno Councilman: Dire consequences if weed shops OK’d near schools
One Fresno City Council member warned city officials of the incredible legal exposure facing Fresno if a weed shop is approved to open near a school.
August 16, 2021
Valley Children’s Hospital warned of Delta doom for kids. What do the numbers say?
Valley Children's officials issued grave warnings about mask-less kids, citing the Delta surge. But just how bad is it? New data exclusively obtained by The Sun paints a better picture.
August 13, 2021
Tower Theatre sale remains blocked as appellate court seeks answers
California's 5th District Court of Appeal has halted the sale of the historic theatre to sort out additional questions related to the sale to Adventure Church.
August 12, 2021
Valley colleges to offer students money to get vaccinated against COVID-19
One set of San Joaquin Valley colleges are trying a carrot – rather than stick – to get its students vaccinated.
August 12, 2021
Dyer plugs high-speed rail during Biden’s infrastructure roundtable
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer built on his buddy-buddy relationship with President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
August 11, 2021
Fresno leaders drive ‘Help Wanted’ push to ween off big unemployment benefits
Local leaders and a southeast Fresno small business owner called for the state to reorient its pandemic-era boosted unemployment benefits toward back-to-work incentives.
August 11, 2021