Highway 46 nears four-lane expansion in Kern County
Kern County’s infamous “Blood Alley” might be finally getting a much-needed improvement.
Bakersfield
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.
COVID-19, Fresno
Citing stem cell use, Fresno Catholic Bishop announces opposition to coronavirus vaccines
Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno is urging Catholics not to “jump on the COVID-19 vaccine bandwagon.”
Education, Fresno, Visalia/Tulare
Valley school districts rethink, delay returning kids to campus
Two school districts are rethinking their approach to returning students back to the classroom. Here’s where they stand.
California, Fresno, Highlight
Amid Newsom’s COVID blowback, Valley legislators jetted off to Maui for junket. Here’s who.
The trip comes after Gov. Newsom violated his own coronavirus rules amid a pricey Napa dinner and enacted restrictions on travel.
