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Merced Co. Supervisors explore increasing fines for illegal fireworks violations
Thanks to a raft of illegal fireworks being fired off, Merced County residents using the banned fireworks could soon be subjected to higher fines if caught.
October 5, 2021
Tulare cuts down spacing requirement for pot shops
Cannabis dispensaries in the City of Tulare can now be located closer together.
October 5, 2021
Newsom returns to Fresno to sign early childhood development bills
One month after vanquishing the state's second recall, Gov. Gavin Newsom returned to the San Joaquin Valley for a bill signing aimed at heavy spending for early childhood education.
October 5, 2021
Luchini tapped to lead Fresno Co. health department
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors named David Luchini as the Director of the Department of Public Health on Tuesday, completing a pandemic-era hand-off at the department.
October 5, 2021
Could new life take off for former Castle Air Force base? Here are changes on the horizon.
The future could look vastly different near Atwater-based Castle Airport thanks to a move by Merced County officials on Tuesday.
October 5, 2021
Merced moves forward with support of LGBT Resource Center
The City of Merced is moving forward with a months-old proposal to support a resource center for the minority LGBT communities.
October 5, 2021
Merced joins opposition to PG&E’s proposed rate increases
Central Valley municipalities continue to take sides with PG&E’s request for rate increases over the next few years.
October 5, 2021
How is the Valley’s economy bouncing back from pandemic? Here’s what a new study says.
From starting up new businesses to new housing construction to production, here's a look at how the Valley is performing post-pandemic.
October 4, 2021
Sequoia fires shifts evacuation orders, sends smoke billowing
The pair of firefighting theaters in the Sequoias have driven up air quality warnings along the San Joaquin Valley floor and dry conditions in the foothills prompted fresh evacuation orders.
October 4, 2021
“Statistics don’t lie”: Calif. Attorney General hopeful Hochman pitches vision to fight Calif. crime wave
With 30 years of legal experience, including as an Assistant Attorney General with the U.S. Department of Justice, Nathan Hochman says California needs an independent Attorney General.
October 3, 2021