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Ex-Top DA investigator sues Kings Co. over alleged harassment from Fagundes
New allegations, including heavy claims of prosecutorial and professional misconduct, are included. Reps for Kings County DA Keith Fagundes fired back.
September 26, 2021
Vohra, Fresno health officer, backs off from political push on Costa to back $4.5tril Biden plan
Dr. Rais Vohra caught some flak from Fresno County Supervisors for comments that "were a little bit political."
September 26, 2021
Big questions loom for Calif. Redistricting Commission enters final stretch to draw new maps
Despite a lengthy delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Redistricting Commission is ready to start drawing…
September 23, 2021
Fresno lawmakers fire off appeals of pot shop licenses. Here’s who is on the hot seat.
Fresno's lengthy cannabis drama is continuing on, with lawmakers opting to appeal the preliminary approval of at least five licenses.
September 23, 2021
ACLU presses White House to block McFarland-led push to keep San Diego detention center open
The City of McFarland has waded into an on-going standoff by seeking to serve as an intermediary for the U.S. Marshals Service to keep a San Diego-based detention center open.
September 23, 2021
With Jean Rousseau set for retirement, Fresno Co. picks new CAO
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has tapped a successor to County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau, set to take over in December.
September 22, 2021
Calif. AG backs allies, opens probe into Kern Co.’s COVID contract nixed over ‘Defund Police’ statements
The contracts were scrapped last October when Supervisors raised objections over "Defund the Police" messaging disseminated by Building Healthy Communities.
September 22, 2021
Could Calif. turn out the lights on Public Utilities Commission? Voters could get their chance.
An initiative proponent cites deadly wildfires caused by the state's largest utility providers, regular blackouts, dizzying utility bills, and alleged corruption for breaking down the regulatory body.
September 21, 2021
Fresno Co. Supes slam brakes on vaccine bonus for county workers
Facing a rare split of opinion, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors halted a proposal to offer financial incentives to county workers for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
September 21, 2021
Fresno developer sues city, lawmaker claiming discrimination, corruption
Fresno developer Cliff Tutelian followed through on his $12.45 million claim with a suit against the City of Fresno and Councilman Miguel Arias on Friday.
September 21, 2021