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Judge rejects environmentalists attempt to halt Sierra wildfire prevention efforts
The effort, led by a trio of environmentalist groups and rebuffed by a Federal judge, sought to stop 31 wildfire prevention operations in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
