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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
Hurtado vs. Hurtado? Kingsburg Councilwoman hints at Senate as recall mounts
Facing the prospect of a recall election, Kingsburg City Councilwoman Jewel Hurtado hinted at the possibility that there's life beyond the southern Fresno County city.
October 4, 2021
Fresno’s apartment smoking ban ignites heated passions en route to approval
Fresno Council members voted to ban smoking in and around multi-unit rental properties on Thursday.
October 1, 2021
Fresno slips, slides to kill $2.5mil water suit against Friant as Feds side with water agency
A standoff between the City of Fresno, the Friant Water Authority, and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation may be shorter lived than initially anticipated.
September 30, 2021
Fresno preps tougher rules for construction on historic buildings amid controversy
After the city’s oldest theater was recently gutted, the Fresno City Council is looking to amend the Historic Preservation Ordinance to preserve other historic buildings in the future.
September 29, 2021
Fresno eyes handing Grizzlies first rights to non-baseball events at Chukchansi Park
Fresno City Council is set to approve an agreement on Thursday that will outline how non-Minor League Baseball (MiLB) events will operate at Chukchansi Park.
September 29, 2021