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Portuguese President visits Gustine, receives key to the city
Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited the small Merced County town before heading to San Francisco to throw out the first pitch at Oracle Park.
September 26, 2022
Will Madera Co.’s SGMA rebellion offer blueprint – or warning – for reckoning with farm water restrictions, costs?
One of Madera County's three critical water sub-basins is pushing back on sky-high fees to pay for state-mandated water conservation. Here's why they're mad as hell.
September 25, 2022
Sunday morning attack leaves Valley Target employee slashed
The attack shook up a Target store in north Fresno.
September 25, 2022
Oil company is buying out Kern Co. homes. Some residents are blaming Newsom’s latest laws for forcing them from home.
It's one of California's most oil-rich towns and home to a top-flight elementary school. Now, a new California law is forcing oil companies to buy families out of their home.
September 22, 2022
Shepard flips union workers, Kern DA in multi-million-dollar fight for south Valley Senate seat
One of the most contentious battles for a seat in the California State Legislature took a surprising turn on Thursday as a major labor group backed a Republican.
September 22, 2022
Kern Co. officials hone in on pitch for sales tax: overloaded, understaffed
Kern County's top officials are hosting workshops to let residents know the serious financial challenges the county is under.
September 21, 2022
His opponent fibbed about age on dating apps. Now, David Valadao eyes legislating dating deception.
A bill from the Hanford Congressman would require dating apps to notify users if they interact with people who misrepresented their age, like Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield).
September 21, 2022
Fresno Dems vent over Slatic, Bredefeld, Mendes in call for Bonta to probe Fresno DA Smittcamp
Fresno Democrats want Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate Fresno Couty DA Lisa Smittcamp. But that wasn't all they had to say on Wednesday.
September 22, 2022
Former top Nunes, Valadao aide launches new firm eyeing water, natural resources policy
Cole Rojewski, the Valley native helming the new public policy firm, boasts deep experience in navigating water policy and appropriations battles.
September 21, 2022
Esparza heads to court on extortion charge, launches motion to dismiss
The Fresno City Council President is seeking to have his felony charge of extorting an ex-City Attorney thrown out.
September 20, 2022