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Sources: Recall effort of Kingsburg councilwoman Jewel Hurtado falls short
The Kingsburg Councilwoman has faced stiff resistance from residents following a strong push to celebrate LGBT Pride Month and DUI arrest.
October 14, 2021
Arvin, Federal officials announce city has reached federal water quality standards
Federal, state, and local officials announced Tuesday that the water service in Arvin completed a 13-year project to improve water quality.
October 14, 2021
Fresno’s Armenians deserve a better, stronger voice than Apkarian
At two issues critical for Fresno's Armenian American community, the Fresno-based Honorary Consul to Armenia has failed to rise to the occassion.
October 14, 2021
Fresno Unified renames Forkner Elementary after Roger Tatarian
A unanimous vote by Fresno Unified trustees honors the Fresno native Armenian newsman who later fostered a generation of Fresno State graduates as a professor.
October 13, 2021
Midland cancels Big Fresno Fair concert following COVID-19 case
The announcement is a tough loss for Fair organizers, as Midland was the best-selling concert offering for this fall's lineup, fair organizers said.
October 13, 2021
Eliminated pot shop applicant suing Fresno over “unfair” scoring system
The suit demands Fresno halt issuing cannabis licenses, invalidate the 21 licenses issued, and reinstate scuttled applications.
October 12, 2021
San Joaquin Co. supervisors OK ban on vaccine passports
San Joaquin County Supervisors honed in on the critical issue surrounding requiring proof of vaccination to enter facilities: freedom of choice in medical decisions.
October 12, 2021
Kings Co. seeks additional water from state for parched Kettleman City
With a looming water crisis on hand at Kettleman City, Kings County officials continue to press California water officials to deliver the town's minimum needs before it runs out of water.
October 12, 2021
Clovis teachers execute end-run around Calif. teachers union, file to launch “Clovis Teachers Organization”
A near-unanimous vote of the Clovis Unified Faculty Senate seeking to become the sole labor representative cuts off big union influence. Here's what will change.
October 12, 2021
Ready for takeoff? Fresno previews $100mil expansion of airport
Officials with Fresno-Yosemite International Airport are seizing on the boost in travel demand to make more upgrades. Here's what can flyers can expect soon.
October 11, 2021