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Fresnans have long wanted an aquarium. It’s finally on the horizon.
Fresno’s long-awaited aquarium might finally be on the table – just not where you might expect.
October 1, 2022
Fresno lawmakers OK new plan for Armenian Town: affordable housing.
Fresno lawmakers faced a blockbuster day of votes – stretching late into Thursday night. Here's a look at some of the key votes before night fell.
September 29, 2022
CSU Probe: Castro’s defense of handling Fresno St. exec’s sex harassment was “not always credible.”
An investigator found that then-Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro had a "blind spot" when it came to a top aide, Frank Lamas, who received a golden handshake amid a litany of Title IX sex harassment complaints.
September 29, 2022
Gray, Duarte spar over issues in early Congressional debate for open Valley seat
With the general election just over one month away, the two candidates in what is expected to be one of the nation’s tightest Congressional races met earlier this week for a debate.
September 28, 2022
Ad Check: Bonta defends Salas over prescription drug votes targeted in new commercials
An attack ad from Republicans led Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) to bring out the big guns – California's top law enforcement officer – to assist in defending his record on drug prices.
September 28, 2022
Fresno’s chief financial officer headed for axing? Lawmakers set to consider status of city controller.
It appears Fresno City Controller Michael Lima is on the hot seat.
September 28, 2022
DA charges Kern Co. school board member with voter fraud, misappropriation of funds
A Bakersfield area school board member is facing a bevy of criminal charges ranging from voter fraud to the misappropriation of public funds.
September 28, 2022
Madera Co. approves penalties for excess groundwater extraction
Madera County farmers who extract more groundwater from their wells than they are allocated are set for stiff…
September 28, 2022
COS eyes its own moonshot: incubating a four-year university experience in Tulare Co.
With no four-year university within Tulare County, the area's top junior college wants to close the gap with a fresh bond measure.
September 27, 2022
Ex-Fresno Unified principal Vollhardt pleads not guilty in child abuse case
The former principal of Wolters Elementary did not appear in court to enter his plea on charges of child abuse and child endangerment over shoving an autistic child.
September 27, 2022