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One year after devastating Creek Fire, enviros seek to block efforts to prevent a repeat.
Nearly one year removed from California's largest wildfire in its history, environmentalists are stiffly resisting efforts by Federal forestry officials to actively manage forests.
May 26, 2021
Shaq tells Jimmy Kimmel he spotted a UFO during visit to the Valley
Appearing on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday, Shaq told Kimmel that he spotted a UFO while visiting the San Joaquin Valley in the late 1990s.
May 19, 2021
Construction on Highway 99 tribal casino set to launch in June
The long-awaited, long-contested off-reservation casino adjacent to Highway 99 just north of the City of Madera is set to break ground by the end of June.
May 9, 2021
Costa pushes for Valley infrastructure upgrades, career training
Does the Fresno Democrat have a favorite project for the central San Joaquin Valley? “No. That would be like trying to pick your favorite child."
May 5, 2021
Valley gas prices jump to near $4 per gallon as travel picks up
Valley drivers are feeling the squeeze at the gas pump. Just how bad is it in your city? Click to see the prices from today versus 2020.
April 18, 2021
Cox-owned business heads to court over unpaid bills on Election Day
As Rep. TJ Cox (D–Fresno) heads into Election Day, one of his highly-touted businesses is headed to court.
November 2, 2020
Madera’s affordable housing project to cost taxpayers a pretty penny
Even with a $25 million price tag, a new housing complex that broke ground this week in Madera is considered affordable housing.
October 7, 2020
Fresno, Madera Cos. see historic 45 percent jump in homeless population
Homelessness in Fresno and Madera counties increased sharply from 2019, despite a significant portion who found permanent housing.
August 26, 2020
Newsom’s strike force tallies up Valley rule-breakers
With California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to shut down indoor-dining for restaurants across the state amid the coronavirus…
August 18, 2020
HSR, bevy of consultants under fresh scrutiny over failed Madera Co. bridge project
A morass of consultants and contractors are facing the blame for errors that led to the failure of support cables on a major bridge in Madera County.
August 10, 2020