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Fresno eyes building off of coronavirus-era homeless response to combat surge
Fresno's City Manager underscored a large-scale success in responding to the homeless situation prior to 2019. Now, Fresno looks to its pandemic playbook to break the surge.
April 28, 2021
Study: Calif.’s 2045 ban on oil production would upend Kern Co. economy
A study projecting 26 years of eliminating oil production found considerable tax revenue declines, job losses, and deep cuts to workers' take-home pay.
April 28, 2021
Cracker Barrel heading to Bakersfield? Here’s what’s cooking in the south Valley.
With a long-vacant Logan's Roadhouse demolished after a fire, could the most sought-after restaurant chain make its debut in central Bakersfield?
April 27, 2021
Keeping Calif. criminals in jail is tough – and pricey. Here’s how much it costs.
Local communities battling California's epidemic of catch-and-release crime fighting has forced them to cough up more to ensure capacity to keep criminals in jail.
April 27, 2021
Fowler’s Parra weighs 2022 rematch against Fresno Co. Supervisor Buddy Mendes
Is a rematch in sight for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat, currently held by Buddy Mendes?
April 27, 2021
San Joaquin Memorial taps alum Goston as interim principal
Fresno’s San Joaquin Memorial High School named its first-ever principal on Tuesday, and it didn’t have to look…
April 27, 2021
Newsom to face Calif.’s second-ever recall as effort clears signature threshold
After multiple attempts, the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom – the second gubernatorial recall in California history – has been triggered, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber announced Monday.
May 4, 2021
Census results are in: California to lose one Congressional seat
California will lose a Congressional seat for the first time ever, as revealed by the 2020 U.S. Census results that were released on Monday.
May 11, 2021
Fresnan to serve as judge for Westminster Dog Show
A Fresnan will serve as one of the judges at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
April 26, 2021
Draxler to resign from Hanford City Council
The Hanford City Council will soon have an opening to fill.
April 26, 2021