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In strange twist, Kings County lays off its coronavirus layoffs
It's hard to tell if the County of Kings is or isn't laying off a wide swath of its workforce.
April 8, 2020
NAS Lemoore reports its first case of coronavirus
The Navy's largest master jet base is no longer coronavirus, following the report of test results on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy announced.
April 2, 2020
Facing ag demand, South Valley demands Newsom boost water supplies
Facing growing demands for food nationwide, south Valley water users and Kings County officials are pushing Gov. Gavin…
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus hits two state prison employees in the Valley
Coronavirus has begun to spread among employees in California's prison system, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.
March 28, 2020
Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
With some exceptions, the San Joaquin Valley may be ripe to repel a coronavirus-led recession, a new study from Moody's and the Brookings Institution says.
March 26, 2020
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is the subject of a new suit centering on allegations of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old Hanford girl in the early 2000s.
February 3, 2020
Kings County reports Valley’s second vaping-related death
As Federal health officials identify a growing tie to THC-infused vaping, public health officials caution against using vaping products.
October 7, 2019
Ex-Lemoore Councilwoman Blair found not mentally competent to stand trial
The ex-Lemoore City Councilwoman was found to be mentally incompetent and ineligible to stand trial on a litany of felonies stemming from summer incidents.
September 25, 2019
Marquez Brothers agree to $2mil settlement for refusing to hire non-Hispanic workers
The food company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over allegations it gave preferential treatment to Hispanic job applicants.
September 19, 2019
Hanford gives 10-day ultimatum for improvements on Carnegie Museum
Facing financial turmoil, the operator of the Carnegie is staring down a 10-day deadline to make improvements or lose its lease at the legendary library.
August 26, 2019