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Pompeo gets raucous welcome during Lincoln Day visit in Bakersfield
The former U.S. Secretary of State stopped into Kern County on Friday to rally the GOP troops as 2024 speculation ramps up.
July 25, 2021
Mask on or off at school? Here’s where Valley school districts fall on the issue.
The topic of masks-in-the-classroom is reaching a boiling point with some parents a mere month before students return to school.
July 22, 2021
Top investigator alleges sex harassment by Kings Co. DA, Fagundes dismisses claims as “falsities”
The former top investigator leveled a complaint denoting repeated instances of sexual harassment by his boss, Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes, dating back to 2018.
July 22, 2021
Stanislaus Co. Sheriff Dirkse announces reelection bid
The first-term Stanislaus County Sheriff points to boosting the number of deputies and reducing violent and property crimes in the county.
July 21, 2021
Fresno DRIVE lands $300k grant from Bank of America. Here’s where it’s going.
This is the second donation from Bank of America to the DRIVE Initiative. Bank of American donated $50,000 in 2019 to invest in a data dashboard to track economic indicators and economic mobility in Fresno.
July 21, 2021
Fresno’s police auditor lays out latest officer-involved shootings. Here are his findings.
Fresno Police auditor John Gliatta covered five officer-involved shootings investigations that he completed in the last three months.
July 21, 2021
Newsom’s stares down newest recall foe: an avalanche of viral brazen shoplifting videos
The most-visible part of California's crime crisis is found while scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: viral shoplifting videos.
July 21, 2021
Judge orders elections officials to place Larry Elder on Calif. recall ballot
A Sacramento County Judge ordered California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber to include Los Angeles-based radio host Larry Elder on the 2021 recall ballot after disputes over disclosing his tax returns.
July 21, 2021
Fresno Unified trustee Carol Mills passes following ALS battle
Longtime Fresno Unified School District Trustee Carol Mills passed away Wednesday after a lengthy battle with ALS.
July 21, 2021
Fresno kicks off 30-year tax journey to improve parks. Here’s where the first batch of money is headed.
With the City of Fresno’s budget finalized last month, the allocation of funds generated by the city's 30-year, three-quarter cent sales tax aimed at improving and building the more parks facilities.
July 20, 2021