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Newsom’s recall spending spree prompts a word of warning – from Jerry Brown
As Gov. Gavin Newsom engages in recall-centric retail therapy, his predecessor is joining the pile-on that California's historic spending spree is "shortsighted."
July 12, 2021
Porn star Mary Carey pulls out of Calif. recall race
"It's going to be a very un-happy ending for California," the former porn star said on Saturday while delivering the news.
July 10, 2021
Tower Theatre scores legal victory, clears hurdle in Adventure Church sale
Seven months into the process, Tower Theatre ownership won two major victories in court this week to clear…
July 8, 2021
Newsom picks up trash in Fresno, promotes ‘Clean California’ initiative
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Fresno Tuesday to help pick up trash as part of his freshly-launched Clean California initiative.
July 7, 2021
Pitching homeless plan, John Cox swings through Fresno with 8-foot trash ball in tow
California gubernatorial candidate John Cox swung through Fresno for the second time in his campaign to address his plan to curb the homelessness crisis in the state.
July 7, 2021
More than wine and dine: Cork & Knife brings a new flavor to Old Town Clovis
Cork & Knife, a wine bar-meets-retail store, is set to open in Old Town Clovis on July 8 with more than 100 varieties of wine and hopes of turning into an event hub in the entertainment district.
July 7, 2021
Wasco Mayor Garcia, Kingsburg Councilwoman Hurtado stare down DUIs
Two young, progressive, LGBT millennial elected officials in the San Joaquin Valley are facing public pressure following arrests for driving under the influence.
July 19, 2021
Lanhee Chen, GOP policy advisor, takes plunge for Calif. Controller
Lanhee Chen, a long-time Republican policy leader, announced Tuesday he will run to be Controller of California in 2022 – offering the GOP a rare chance to win a statewide seat in the deep blue state.
July 6, 2021
Evelyn Nunes, 101-year-old grandmother of Valley rep, passes
Longtime Tulare resident Evelyn Nunes, the grandmother of Rep. Devin Nunes (R–Tulare), passed away on June 24.
July 7, 2021
Faulconer, Cox offer dueling approaches to rein in Calif. homelessness crisis
With the recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom drawing nearer, the two leading Republican candidates – Kevin Faulconer and John Cox – have revealed their plans to curb the homelessness crisis in the state.
June 30, 2021