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One Valley prison is ground zero as Federal prisons lean on teachers, nurses to guard inmates
Nearly one-third of federal correctional officer jobs in the United States are vacant, forcing prisons to use cooks, teachers, nurses and other workers to guard inmates, a report finds.
May 23, 2021
Selma axes city manager, agrees to $148k payout
The City of Selma is, once again, on the lookout for a new city manager.
May 23, 2021
State officials reverse course, back Hwy. 41 widening
California transportation officials pulled a U-turn from their refusal to support a widening of dangerous roadway in southern Fresno County.
May 21, 2021
Assembly committee kills “Gavin’s Law” seeking to stiffen penalties for hit-and-run drivers
A bill championed by two Valley families following hit-and-run deaths of relatives failed to muster sufficient support in the California Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday.
May 20, 2021
Fresno DA levies hate crime charges in Israel-Palestine protest pepper spray incident
Brian Turner’s defense attorney Marc Kapetan said “time will tell” with the hate crime charges, citing a lack of intent on the part of his client.
May 20, 2021
Kingsburg scuttles Pride Month proposal after meeting turns into proxy battle
Kingsburg will not fly the rainbow flag over City Hall after all, but that didn't stop four hours of comments from out-of-town supporters and opponents.
May 20, 2021
His path to two college degrees was “Wonderful.” Now, he’s ready to give back.
Avenal native Arturo Cabrera didn't envision himself on a college campus. That changed, thanks to a boost from the Wonderful Company. Now, he's giving back.
May 20, 2021
In reversal, Shaver Lake receives permit to hold 4th of July celebration
Assuming California does not enact any further COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor events, the Shaver Lake Independence Day celebration has the green light to move forward.
May 19, 2021
Sacramento’s refusals worry Fresno officials seeking to widen Highway 41
Local officials were troubled by the Newsom administration's refusal to sign a letter of support for a request of $20 million in Federal funding to widen Highway 41.
May 20, 2021
Interim no more: Jiménez-Sandoval to stay on as Fresno State’s ninth president
Jiménez-Sandoval succeeds Dr. Joseph I. Castro – who departed to become CSU Chancellor – continuing his 21-year career at Fresno State.
May 19, 2021