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Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro's handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
February 6, 2022
Report: Oakdale high school students sequestered in gym for maskless protest of Newsom
Hundreds of students across the campuses of Oakdale Unified Joint School District protested having to wear masks mere days after Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen at the NFC Championship Game in Los Angeles last weekend without a mask on.
February 4, 2022
Kern labor leader Imelda Ceja jumps into contested Calif. Senate seat
Imelda Ceja, a labor leader and public health specialist in Kern County, has entered the race for the 16th State Senate district.
February 3, 2022
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