Kingsburg native Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic Gold medalist, dies at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday.
Fresno, Sports
Fresno, Sports
Fresno receives extension from MLB over Fresno Grizzlies’ fate
The extension also signaled a shift in negotiators – from Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and Mayor-Elect Jerry Dyer to Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan.
Politics, Visalia/Tulare
Harrell ousts Tulare City Councilman Carlton Jones following tumultuous tenure
Outside of the campaign, Jones had a rocky second stint on the Tulare City Council, facing multiple calls for resignation.
Bakersfield
Highway 46 nears four-lane expansion in Kern County
Kern County’s infamous “Blood Alley” might be finally getting a much-needed improvement.
Fresno, Sports
Fresno stares down standoff with MLB over fate of minor league baseball
It’s Single-A ball or nothing for the Fresno Grizzlies, Major League Baseball has told the city.
COVID-19, Fresno
Chavez pushes for Valley to receive coronavirus vaccine first
Valley leaders are pushing state officials to expedite deployment of the inoculations.
COVID-19, Fresno
COVID-19 hospitalizations surge as health officials warn against Thanksgiving gatherings
As Thanksgiving draws near, Fresno County hospitals are facing a surge in COVID-19 patients as coronavirus cases rise throughout the country.
Business, Fresno
A tale of two projects emerges for Downtown Fresno’s revitalization
Two projects offer the same message: “Welcome to Fulton Street, the new battleground in Fresno’s land use.”
Politics
Silver lining of Cox defeat for Valley’s Latino Dems? A Thanksgiving feast in 2022.
Though they’re losing the 21st Congressional seat, Valley Latino Democrats have salivated for a chance to win the seat for themselves.
Business, California, Clovis
Despite dismissal, Fresno Co. judge gives cities a win in banning marijuana delivery firms
Despite dismissing the suit over ripeness of the legal claims, McGuire admitted that municipalities can enact bans on delivery.
