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Newsom’s wife heaps intrigue to curious absence from Scotland climate conference
In a now-deleted Sunday night tweet, Jennifer Siebel Newsom offered example reasons why her husband would skip a much-vaunted climate conference, telling detractors to "get a life."
November 8, 2021
Drawing a line: Fresno lawmakers get first look at redrawing boundaries
Fresno City Council members previewed new district boundaries as they evaluated 10 different maps on Thursday.
November 7, 2021
Biden infrastructure package approved, focus turns to $1.75 reconciliation
House Democrats attempt to settle family business with votes on two different, multi-trillion dollar spending bills. All eyes are on moderate Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno).
November 7, 2021
Fresno OKs offer to purchase abandoned hospital for housing
After axing a deal for the former University Medical Center building in March, the Fresno City Council unanimously approved an offer to Fresno County to purchase the site.
November 4, 2021
Staring down substitute teacher shortage, one Valley school district ups the ante with new bonuses
One bonus is a preemptive strike for missing teachers for Nov. 12, the day after Veteran's Day.
November 4, 2021
Lara, young Democrat, drops bid against Valadao
Facing a crowded Democratic field to take on Rep. David Valadao, the former aide to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D–Calif.) is out.
November 4, 2021
Madera OKs change to cannabis rules, opening door for applications
Following a protracted, months-long stalemate over how to handle vertically-integrated licenses, Madera is back on track to take applications for weed shops.
November 3, 2021
Visalia Unified trustees tap Blair to “heal relationship with the community”
The competition for the open seat on the Visalia Unified school board included one of its ousted Superintendents.
November 3, 2021
Seeking stability, ValleyPBS board adds five new members
“One of our goals in this process is to search for people who are involved and connected to their communities,” the local TV affiliate's board president said.
November 3, 2021
Judge rejects Wonderful-led attempt to halt Assemi pistachio plant expansion
The suit, brought by the Los Angeles farming giant against Tulare County, sought to reverse building permit approvals for a plant owned by its largest, upstart competitor.
November 4, 2021