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Fresno Co. aide agrees to plea deal in conflict of interest case over $4mil sale of former hospital
Steve Rapada, the former chief of staff for Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero, was sentenced on a misdemeanor violation of conflict of interest on Thursday.
February 3, 2022
CSU Chancellor Castro under fire over handling of Fresno State sexual harassment complaints
A lengthy report into sexual harassment allegations against a top Fresno State executive centers on the handling by Castro, the then-university president, in avoiding investigations.
February 3, 2022
Fresno Unified’s most controversial board member faces six-figure challenge. He has $642 in the bank.
Things between the two Republicans will get tricky as the June Primary approaches. First up? Their shared fundraising consultant.
February 8, 2022
Madera extends incentive pay for COVID-19 vaccine
In an effort to push vaccination rates up, the Madera City Council extended the city’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive pay policy for a couple more months.
February 2, 2022
New districts, new money: Valley Congressional candidates close out 2021 with fundraising hauls
With a hectic redistricting sprint completed, Congressional lines finalized, and possibly the last surprising move of political jockeying in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look at the jet fuel for campaigns ahead of the June 7 Primary.
February 2, 2022
Developer sues Fresno city, county over axed deal for former UMC hospital
The deal was nixed after prosecutors charged a Fresno County Supervisor's top aide with a felony count of conflict of interest for consulting with the developer.
February 1, 2022
Visalia prepares for new Calif. “duplex law” allowing single-family property splits
California cities are now wrestling with a new law that requires them to allow the split of single-family lots in order to create up to four residential units – two on each parcel after the split.
January 31, 2022
Magsig shifts gears, launches challenge to McClintock
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is changing course, seeking a longer-term in the nation’s Capitol than previously expected.
January 31, 2022
Is rent control on horizon for Fresno? Here’s where things currently stand.
The push to enact sweeping changes to Fresno's rental housing market developed last year by social justice advocates is likely to set the terms of debate.
January 30, 2022
Salas dodges on $1.75tril Build Back Better, voting rights bills. Radio host fumes.
A radio appearance by Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) on his candidacy for Congress captured attention more for what wasn't said than what was.
January 29, 2022