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Panel censures San Joaquin Valley judge over New Year’s DUI crash, lying to police
An overnight DUI crash at the New Year has led to trouble for one Valley Superior Court judge. Now, California's top regulators of judges have weighed in.
October 30, 2022
Fresno turning lights out on PG&E? Leaders eye city-run power in potential break from utility.
Fresno residents could soon receive their electricity from a city-owned power operator.
October 28, 2022
Comcast makes splash in SW Fresno, improving internet access with new community digital hub
Comcast officials rolled out the red carpet to boost internet connections for families living in one of Fresno's most overlooked neighborhoods.
October 27, 2022
Valley university announces layoffs amid sharp decline in enrollment
One Valley university experienced a massive, 14-point decline in enrollment.
October 27, 2022
Esparza pleads not guilty to attempted extortion, dismissal hearing pushed back two weeks
Fresno’s City Council President entered a not guilty plea in court Thursday as he faces an extortion charge from the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.
October 27, 2022
Two weeks out, Calif. GOP flexes turnout compared to 2020. Here’s who is showing up to vote in Valley races.
According to data updated Tuesday – exactly two weeks out from the election – just under 1.6 million ballots have been returned so far.
October 27, 2022
Newsom sides with Indian tribes, launches opposition to Prop. 27
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a side in California's pricey sports betting initiative battle with two weeks until Election Day.
October 26, 2022
“We’re talking about human life”: Fresno’s Roman Catholic Bishop hits out against Calif.’s Prop. 1
The spiritual leader of the Central Valley’s Roman Catholic population is urging voters to oppose a state ballot measure that would protect abortion.
October 25, 2022
Nancy Pelosi eyes suppressing GOP votes in America’s most expensive House race. A Valley Dem is the key to making it happen.
Nancy Pelosi has spared few expenses to use a vote to impeach Donald Trump to oust Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford), including funding a barrage of mailers from a prominent Valley Democrat.
October 24, 2022
Judge: Bakersfield baker can’t be forced to bake cake for same-sex weddings
A Kern County judge ruled Friday that Tastries Bakery owner Cathy Miller cannot be forced to bake wedding cakes for same-sex couples.
October 23, 2022