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Fresno’s marquee City Council race of 2022 gets pricier – with a year to go
As Fresno's 2022 elections begin to appear on the horizon, two of the candidates for City Council District 1 are pulling away in fundraising totals.
August 4, 2021
Fresno Fair rolls out its first line-up of 2021 concerts. Here’s who you can catch.
Tuesday, fair organizers announced the return of the Table Mountain Concert Series at the Paul Paul Theater this fall.
August 3, 2021
Garcia ousted as Wasco Mayor following plea in drunk driving case
The plea arrives as the Wasco City Council is set to decide Tuesday night whether to reappoint 32-year-old Alex Garcia to his Mayoral post.
August 3, 2021
Fowler lawmaker arrested for third time in two years, suspected of DUI
Fowler Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Rodriquez was arrested by Fresno State Police officers on Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
August 3, 2021
Merced shoots down rental housing inspection program
A proposal to beef up rental property check-ups, fees, and punitive fines was rejected following outcry from Merced residents that the policy was ineffective.
August 2, 2021
Help Wanted: Visalia City Council searching to fill open seat. 16 locals step up.
Sixteen Visalians are vying to fill an empty spot on the city council. In the mix? A known talk radio host, retired Tulare County judge, veterans, millennials, and more.
August 2, 2021
Bulldog standout Joe Bernardi joins Immanuel Schools as athletic director
Bernardi has a football coaching resume that includes stops at the Universities of Tennessee, Oregon, and San Jose State.
August 2, 2021
Tax breaks, oil standoff opens rift between Kern lawmakers, Newsom over massive solar projects
Newsom's en masse denial permits for Kern County oil extraction has forced a reckoning for local Supervisors, who responded by delayed consideration on a huge solar project to benefit major California cities.
August 1, 2021
Report: TJ Cox pocketed 35% of funds spent by PAC hoping to gin up Valley voter enthusiasm
Cox launched the PAC to raise funds for voter registration efforts in the Valley. According to the latest figures, most of the cash is headed to him directly.
August 1, 2021
Vaccine mandate on the horizon for Fresno city employees
Following the lead of Gov. Gavin Newsom, a proposal in the City of Fresno will require all city employees to either have received the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing.
July 29, 2021