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Parra girds for Senate battle with Hurtado, rolls out endorsements
The intra-party fight for the new 16th Senate District got a bit more fascinating this week.
April 19, 2022
In Fresno stop, McCarthy presses on Biden inaction countering Russian oil
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) made another stop into his new territory, Fresno County, and tackled Russia, oil prices, and the GOP's push for the House majority.
April 18, 2022
Fresno launches $6.5mil bid to oust church, buy Tower Theatre
The City of Fresno is set to swoop in and purchase the historic Tower Theatre, an action that will likely kickoff a new lawsuit against the City.
April 18, 2022
Failure to launch: Top Valadao challenger faces tall hill ahead of primary
Washington Democrats have long-hyped a match-up between Rudy Salas and David Valadao. The numbers have been less-than-encouraging.
April 18, 2022
Bonta Taunt-a: Major Fresno gang bust offers peek into Calif. Attorney General battle
A Fresno-based crackdown netted the arrest of 47 gang members and uncorked tensions in a fight to be California's top cop.
April 17, 2022
Feds indict ex-westside water district chief for $25mil water theft
The former water boss exploited a leak in the Delta-Mendota Canal en route to stealing more than $25 million worth of Federal water, court docs say.
April 17, 2022
Lack of insurance brings booze sales to halt at Fresno’s Granite Park
Embroiled in controversy, Fresno's Granite Park is officially a dry park, courtesy of an insurance dispute.
April 17, 2022
Controversial water pipeline takes center-stage in Kings Co. election
The controversial Kings County water pipeline saga pitting two of the region's largest water players has turned into a campaign issue for Kings County elections.
April 14, 2022
Fix roads or improve busses? Fresno Co. residents have chance to chime in on road tax renewal.
Fresno County is seeking public input regarding the renewal of Measure C, the local transportation funding tax.
April 14, 2022
‘It’s bad, and it’s getting worse:” Report questions Feinstein’s mental fitness
Concerns over 88-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein's mental state are looming large ahead of her re-election in 2024.
April 14, 2022