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Sources: Rudy Salas set to join field against Valadao in 2022
The Bakersfield lawmaker spent much of 2021 mulling a challenge to Rep. David Valadao. Democratic sources say he's finally set to take the plunge.
August 20, 2021
State Center Community Colleges set for big debate on vaccine mandates
Competing proposals will determine if students attending the largest community colleges in Fresno and Madera counties will be mandated to vaccinate to gain access to campus.
August 19, 2021
Larry Elder, LaMalfa push back on Faulconer attack
Larry Elder and his latest endorser, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R–Richvale) strenuously pushed back on an attack levied by former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.
August 18, 2021
Faulconer assails Larry Elder on women comments: “It’s bullshit.”
After back-to-back debate no-shows, former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is taking the gloves off against talk radio host Larry Elder.
August 17, 2021
In middle of debate, Cox served with subpoena over unpaid bills from 2018 campaign
John Cox, the San Diego businessman and gubernatorial contender, faced an unexpected heckler of sorts on Tuesday night.
August 17, 2021
Check or bet? Club One Casino returns to Fresno City Council for approval
After a meeting with dozens of community members, Club One Casino looks primed to win approval to reopen at Granite Park. Fresno City Council member Tyler Maxwell has his own ideas about how to use the revenue the card room generates.
August 17, 2021
Bakersfield, Porterville College roll out vaccine mandate and incentives
The Kern Community College District, which includes Bakersfield and Porterville colleges, is stepping firmly into a vaccine mandate for students, faculty, and staff members.
August 18, 2021
Visalia Unified upgrades mask mandate to indoors, outdoors
Less than a week after students began returning to the classroom, one Valley school district is tightening its mask mandate.
August 17, 2021
Larry Elder set to rally supporters in Clovis on Sunday
Larry Elder, the national talk radio host and GOP contender to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, is finally set to make his campaign debut in Fresno County.
August 17, 2021
Kaweah Health hits bed capacity, begins triage of patients
Kaweah Health's downtown Visalia hospital reached its bed capacity Monday afternoon following a three-day surge in patients of both coronavirus and non-coronavirus causes.
August 17, 2021