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Marijuana tax hits the ballot for Madera voters
The City of Madera does not currently permit cannabis businesses, meaning the tax would not have any effect until it is legalized.
July 30, 2020
An early look at the races for Clovis Unified School Board
With multiple seats on the Clovis Unified school board up for grabs, several candidates have lined up to take their shot at getting elected.
July 29, 2020
Data: City of Fresno, not County, slow in doling out coronavirus cash
Asm. Joaquin Arambula and certain Fresno City Councilmembers spent two weeks arguing Fresno County was slow in supplying funds to respond to coronavirus.
July 29, 2020
Standing up to “schoolyard bully” Newsom is the only way
Coalinga City Councilman Adam Adkisson decries the "bullying power-trip" of the Newsom administration's threats on the city's coronavirus relief funds.
July 29, 2020
UFW targets pistachio processor Primex with NLRB complaint over coronavirus
The Wasco pistachio processor claims the farmworker's union is using the coronavirus crisis to fabricate claims and boost its membership.
July 28, 2020
Fresno Co. to receive $10mil of $52mil coronavirus relief package
Fresno County will receive $10 million in federal aid distributed by the state as part of an effort to help the Central Valley respond to coronavirus.
July 28, 2020
Big Times are Rolling: Fresno Fair switches to drive-thru format
The Big Fresno Fair will follow other fairs in the region, hosting a drive-thru and virtual format due to the state’s orders preventing large gatherings.
July 28, 2020
Tension between Fresno Co., city brews during coronavirus hearing
County Supervisors and City Council members discussed progress on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and plan spending the combined $171 million in relief funds.
July 28, 2020
Fresno law firm Dowling Aaron inks merger with regional firm
Fresno law firm Dowling Aaron announced Tuesday it would merge with Fennemore Craig, a regional law firm with…
July 28, 2020
Coalinga, Atwater double down on keeping business open over Newsom threats
In spite of threats from Newsom to withhold federal COVID-19 relief funds, the two cities are sticking to ordinances declaring all businesses as essential.
July 28, 2020