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Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame selects ABC 30 alum Taylor as Executive Director
The longtime sportscaster and author will be the Hall of Fame's first Executive Director.
Kern County sets election for Scrivner’s seat for November
Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint an immediate successor to Scrivner, who will serve until the November election.
Scrivner agrees to child support payments in court
The public got the first look at former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner months after he disappeared after an incident at his Tehachapi home in April.
Fundraising points to close Valley legislative battle in November
Three Valley-based Assembly races are attracting all the attention. Only one features a narrow battle over cash advantage.
Fresno picks up $230mil in settlement over contaminated water wells
A 16-year lawsuit over wells contaminated by companies including Dow Chemical and Shell Oil will net the City of Fresno nearly a quarter-billion dollars.
Report: Kern Supervisors eye Scrivner replacement election in November 2024
Scheduling a special election timed with the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election would limit the amount of time a Gavin Newsom appointee sits on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Kern Supervisor Scrivner resigns after domestic dispute, allegations of sex assault
The embattled Kern Supervisor, who was stabbed by his child in a dispute over his alleged sexual assault of another child, is officially out of office on Friday.
Bredefeld, Bonakdar open large cash leads over foes
Campaign finance reports show two candidates for Fresno County Supervisor and Fresno City Council boasting large cash advantages heading into the thick of fall campaigning.
Alex Garcia resigns as Mayor of Wasco following sex-with-minor sting
Garcia was apparently caught in a “To Catch a Predator”-like sting. He says the allegations are inaccurate and mischaracterized.
Salas silent as ex-staffer, Wasco Mayor faces call to resign after underage sex sting
Embattled Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia has faced growing calls to resign after being caught in a sting operation seeking underage sex. His former boss, Asm. Rudy Salas, is staying silent.
