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Merced eyes options to boost market rate, low-income housing availability
As the housing crisis continues to burden the Central Valley, Merced is doubling down on inclusionary zoning as the future of its housing policies.
August 15, 2022
Pro-life advocates push back on $1mil grant to Fresno’s Planned Parenthood clinic
Fresno’s pro-life supporters are speaking out against a deal that will see the city serve as a conduit for a $1 million grant from the state to the local Planned Parenthood clinic.
August 15, 2022
Fresno City Council shrugs off AG Bonta blitz, advances Measure C plan
Attorney General Rob Bonta sought to hit the brakes on Fresno County's Measure C renewal. Fresno's City Council hit the gas.
August 11, 2022
Suit: Valley students allege anti-communist, pro-life posters muzzled by college
A suit filed in a Fresno Federal court alleges that college officials attempted to block placement posters containing anti-communist and pro-life content.
August 11, 2022
“An embarrassment for the Red Wave”: Opposition emerges over Fresno St. stadium tax
Opponents say the first-of-its-kind local tax to fund stadium improvements is a misstep and that Fresno State should seek other sources of cash to fix facilities.
August 11, 2022
Calif.’s top Dem, GOP lawmakers launch salvo against online sports betting measure
It's hard to find bipartisanship in Sacramento. Tuesday, a rare display arose, with leaders of both parties picking their favorite to serve as the state's bookie.
August 10, 2022
New poll shows tight race for open north Valley Congressional seat
A Valley Congressional battle key to control of the House of Representatives in 2023 is tighter than expected, a new poll shows.
August 10, 2022
Kern Co. lawmakers clear path for Mojave to launch “inland port” to aid supply chain
Mojave will soon be home to California's first-ever inland port, supporting supply chain woes by handling of incoming goods from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
August 9, 2022
Foster Farms demands property tax refund from Valley county
It's not the first time the poultry giant has disputed the amount of property taxes it was required to pay.
August 9, 2022
Kings Co. halts proposed inflationary hike in building fees
The proposed increase, tied to similar increases in LA and San Francisco, would have raised the price of a newly-built home by at least $500.
August 9, 2022