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Selma Police chief Greg Garner retires
Garner's employment status has been something of a mystery since Aug. 6, when rumors circulated that he was escorted out of police headquarters.
August 29, 2019
Fresno names new Economic Development chief
Fresno has a new Director of Economic Development and she's already a familiar face in the corridors of City Hall.
August 29, 2019
With no campaign-funded salary, Janz fights County leave policy he wanted in 2018
While his 2018 campaign paid his salary and benefits during his leave, Janz claims a new County leave policy would put his family's livelihood at risk.
September 4, 2019
Nunes rallies GOP into battle between Valadao, “total loser” Cox
Rep. Devin Nunes and columnist Victor Davis Hanson laid out the state of play in Washington, Sacramento, and at home during a Fresno County GOP event.
August 29, 2019
Devin Nunes spoke at a Fresno GOP event. Two protesters showed up.
Despite hyping the location of Nunes' speaking engagement in Sunnyside, the House Intel member was greeted by only two protesters and a cow-clad mannequin.
August 29, 2019
Merced school superintendent scores big payday to resign in sexual harassment probe
McSwain Union Elementary School District has a vacancy at Superintendent after Steve Rosa agreed to a hefty resignation payout from the school district.
August 28, 2019
Valadao formally launches bid to recapture Congressional seat in 2020
Former Congressman David Valadao (R–Hanford) announced he's seeking a rematch with his successor, Rep. TJ Cox (D–Fresno), on Wednesday
August 28, 2019
Visalia behavioral school principal resigns less than a week into school year
Robert Postler, the former principal at the new Creekside Community Day School in Visalia, resigned his position before the first week of school concluded.
August 27, 2019
Contract to clean up Fresno gets unexpectedly messy
Amid claims of an unfair process in hiring a vendor to clean up weeds and other waste, Fresno is forcing a winning bidder to try again to keep its contract.
August 28, 2019
Hanford gives 10-day ultimatum for improvements on Carnegie Museum
Facing financial turmoil, the operator of the Carnegie is staring down a 10-day deadline to make improvements or lose its lease at the legendary library.
August 26, 2019