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    • Fresno
      • Central Unified trustees vote to rename Polk Elementary
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • Esparza drops defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld before court hearing
      • Table Mountain’s massive hotel, casino expansion set to open. Here’s when.
      • Major Valley auto dealer sells portfolio to San Jose group
    • Clovis
      • Fresno Co. Grand Jury argues Clovis Police coming up short on diversified police force
      • Fresno law enforcement cracks down on violent criminals, “ghost guns”
      • Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care
      • “Legislating for the criminals”: Clovis tees off on Calif. law unmasking police arsenal
      • Report: Clovis Unified teachers union effort may have to start over
    • Bakersfield
      • Kern Co. unincorporated voters to decide on sales tax hike in November
      • Gill, Bakersfield homeless czar, concedes defeat in Kern Co. Supervisorial battle
      • Kern Co. weighs levying 1-cent sales tax on unincorporated communities
      • Bakersfield councilman to vacate seat after two terms
      • Initiative to impose term limits on Kern Co. Supes set for November ballot
    • Modesto
      • Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities
      • Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot
      • Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
      • No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town
      • Modesto sends newly-vacant Council seat to election
    • Visalia/Tulare
      • Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use
      • Visalia’s e-commerce boom gets a double dose of Amazon, docs say.
      • Tulare looks to reap cash from weed shops, growers with tax push
      • Tulare County chafes over revealing Sheriff’s military equipment
      • Visalia to once again explore OKing cannabis retailers
    • Hanford
      • Hanford officials warn residents, businesses to cut back water use
      • More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
      • Hacker ousts Fagundes as Kings Co. DA
      • Newsom signs off on 25-year deal for Valley tribe to run local casino
      • After FBI probe ensnares weed boss, Lemoore dispensary changes owner
    • Madera
      • Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
      • Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies
      • Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out.
      • Madera Co. OKs incentives for new Oakhurst resort, groundwater policies
      • Another Valley county bemoans revealing law enforcement equipment
    • Merced
      • Merced advances permanent renewal of transportation and public safety tax
      • Former Merced cop sentenced for union embezzlement scheme
      • Merced’s airport boasts new airline. Here’s where they’re flying.
      • After two-year break, Merced County Fair set for June return
      • Report: Hundreds cycled through jail via zero-dollar bail, crime soared in Merced in 2021
    • Mariposa
      • Judge rejects environmentalists attempt to halt Sierra wildfire prevention efforts
      • One year after devastating Creek Fire, enviros seek to block efforts to prevent a repeat.
      • Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations
      • Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted
      • Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
    • Modesto
      • Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities
      • Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot
      • Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost
      • No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town
      • Modesto sends newly-vacant Council seat to election
    • Stockton
      • Scanning issues bring ballot counting to a crawl in San Joaquin County
      • On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief
      • Stockton OKs new policy for cops’ use of military equipment
      • North Valley city joins opposition to 2022 initiative limiting local tax hikes
      • Stockton changes location requirements for cannabis companies
  • Topics
    • Politics
      • In sports betting spat, tribes tout big backer against online giants: Dolores Huerta
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • Kern Co. unincorporated voters to decide on sales tax hike in November
      • Gill, Bakersfield homeless czar, concedes defeat in Kern Co. Supervisorial battle
      • Is Calif.’s “jungle primary” facing extinction? One lawmaker hopes so.
    • Agriculture
      • Don Devine, organic farming leader and Westlands board member, passes at 79
      • Calif. officials order hefty water cuts for San Joaquin River users
      • The great California pay-off? Lawmakers mull buying out farms to reduce water use
      • Even amid worsening drought, enviros sharpen knives for Calif.’s lone dam prospect
      • FDA: Hepatitis A outbreak tied to strawberries from packer with Valley ties
    • Sports
      • A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
      • Former ABC30 sportscaster makes it to Cooperstown – to detail new book
      • Undrafted, Mosby joins Panthers with chip on his shoulder
      • Mountain West reportedly considering eliminating football divisions
      • Kevin Atkins “ecstatic” to join 49ers as undrafted free agent
    • Education
      • Central Unified trustees vote to rename Polk Elementary
      • Legislature OKs sweeping audit into CSU system following sex harassment complaints
      • Report: Fresno Unified expels student who took racist photograph
      • Fresno Unified trustee faces defamation claim from Bullard football coach
      • CSU faculty calls for open, transparent chancellor search
    • Business
      • Major Valley auto dealer sells portfolio to San Jose group
      • Calif. drivers are big loser in leaked tax relief compromise proposal
      • More smoke: Another Valley community to weigh allowing cannabis shops
      • Buying your first house? Meet a possible new co-owner: the State of California.
      • Convenient timing? Calif. gas rebates set to “certainly” arrive before Nov. absentee ballots
    • COVID-19
      • Researchers find a new way to track COVID-19 waves: wastewater
      • Newsom tries boosting vax rates with Kern Co. swing for second booster
      • Foster Farms, Valley staffing agencies fined $3.8mil over COVID sick leave
      • School vax mandate bill pulled amid mounting opposition, Calif. lawmaker announces.
      • Another Valley county joins choir against Calif. student COVID-19 vaccine mandate
  • Calif. & Beyond
    • California
      • Calif.’s data breach exposes more information on CCW permit holders
      • Data breach with Calif. DOJ exposed personal information of all CCW permit holders
      • Legislature OKs sweeping audit into CSU system following sex harassment complaints
      • Calif. discovers where $15 minimum wage is too high: prisons
      • Calif. drivers are big loser in leaked tax relief compromise proposal
    • U.S.
      • Biden hints at Federal gas tax holiday
      • McClintock flips on Ukraine stance following TV blowback
      • Ahead of Super Bowl, U.S. halts import of Mexican avocados over threat against inspector
      • McCarthy forces delay on $1.75tril social spending bill with record-breaking filibuster
      • Biden infrastructure package approved, focus turns to $1.75 reconciliation
  • View
    • Commentary
      • Meet the new pandemic crushing Calif.’s small businesses: PAGA abuse.
      • From water to energy, Calif. policies disproportionately harm minority communities
      • Valley consumers have options – even in a tight car buying market
      • Calif.’s ADA abuse has jumped from ramps to cyberspace. Why it’s posing greater danger.
      • Faced with teachable moment at Bullard High, Fresno Unified leaders blew it.
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Madera, Real Estate

Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors

Despite a bevy of public opposition, garbage collection rate increases are headed to Madera County.

Daniel GligichJune 21, 2022, 9:10 pmJune 22, 2022 Comments Off on Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors 1755
Madera, Politics

Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies

With two longtime Madera County Supervisors departing, the races to replace them will head to a November runoff.

Daniel GligichJune 8, 2022, 1:03 amJune 8, 2022 Comments Off on Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies 1138
Madera, Politics

Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out.

Among other claims, an attack on a pair of Madera County women for being involved with “Witches and Warlocks” sounded nefarious – but it’s an annual Bass Lake paddle boat ride.

Daniel GligichJune 2, 2022, 7:30 pmJune 2, 2022 Comments Off on Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out. 2416
Agriculture, Madera, Travel

Madera Co. OKs incentives for new Oakhurst resort, groundwater policies

A new, major hotel is coming to Oakhurst. 

Daniel GligichMay 17, 2022, 8:09 pmMay 17, 2022 Comments Off on Madera Co. OKs incentives for new Oakhurst resort, groundwater policies 1640
Madera

Another Valley county bemoans revealing law enforcement equipment

A state law forcing local law enforcement agencies to unmask military equipment is upsetting communities over perception of giving away secrets to criminals.

Daniel GligichMay 10, 2022, 5:01 pmMay 10, 2022 Comments Off on Another Valley county bemoans revealing law enforcement equipment 1279
Madera, Wildfires

Madera Co. vocalizes support for biomass program to ease wildfires

“California is finally making progress on long-overdue forest health improvement and wildfire risk reduction projects, but there has never been a greater need to increase the pace and scale of those projects,” local officials said.

Daniel GligichMay 4, 2022, 6:30 amMay 3, 2022 Comments Off on Madera Co. vocalizes support for biomass program to ease wildfires 1664
Madera

Madera Co. to build new 9/11 memorial with a piece of solemn history

Madera County’s upcoming memorial recognizing the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks will have a special element like few others.

Daniel GligichApril 6, 2022, 6:00 amApril 5, 2022 Comments Off on Madera Co. to build new 9/11 memorial with a piece of solemn history 1673
Madera

Third member of 1976 Chowchilla school bus hijacking recommended for parole on 18th attempt

Frederick Newhall Woods, one of the three men who hijacked a school bus and kidnapped 26 children in Chowchilla, Calif. …

The San Joaquin Valley SunMarch 28, 2022, 6:29 amMarch 27, 2022 Comments Off on Third member of 1976 Chowchilla school bus hijacking recommended for parole on 18th attempt 1097
Health, Madera

Madera Co. urges Calif. lawmakers to bolster health workforce

At the center of the request? A proposed initiative that would seek to bolster public health recruitment and retention with the workforce pipeline.

Daniel GligichMarch 16, 2022, 9:30 amMarch 15, 2022 Comments Off on Madera Co. urges Calif. lawmakers to bolster health workforce 1285
Bakersfield, Business, California, Fresno, Madera

Valley mayors swing hard against proposed PG&E rate hikes

The utility has faced varying degrees of pushback from local leaders over its proposal since introducing the proposal in 2021.

Daniel GligichMarch 11, 2022, 6:29 amMarch 10, 2022 Comments Off on Valley mayors swing hard against proposed PG&E rate hikes 1819

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