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Dyer, City Council agree to ditch bus fares during pandemic
Fresnans will now have free bus rides for the short-term after the City Council passed the Zero Fare Clean Air Act on Thursday, courting support from Mayor Jerry Dyer.
February 18, 2021
Resigning from priesthood, Harrison claims Fresno Catholic Bishop sacrificed “the Gospel for politics and money”
The popular Bakersfield priest leaves the Church after a 22-month leave of absence that sparked a legal war against the Fresno Diocese over defamation.
February 18, 2021
What’s next for Devin Nunes? The big prize.
What does the future hold for the Valley's most senior Republican in Congress? Plenty.
February 17, 2021
Fresno City Council lays groundwork to begin collecting 2018 parks tax
Fresno City Council is set to officially approve Measure P during Thursday’s meeting, putting in effect the long-contested 30-year tax hike that is designed to improve the city’s parks.
February 17, 2021
Jerry O’Banion, longtime Merced Supervisor, passes
The 28-year veteran of the Merced County Board of Supervisors died at the age of 74.
February 16, 2021
Confusion reigns as Brieno rescinds resignation from Hanford City Council
The official filed the claim in January and sought a settlement of $1.25 million, as well as Councilman Art Brieno’s immediate resignation.
February 17, 2021
Biden’s top pitchman for COVID-19 relief? Jerry Dyer.
The 46th President and Congressional Democrats are getting a helping hand from the San Joaquin Valley in selling coronavirus relief.
February 15, 2021
Longtime Sanger Herald editor Dick Sheppard passes at 84
Richard (Dick) Sheppard, the longtime editor of The Sanger Herald, passed away on Friday at the age of 84.
February 15, 2021
Shifting battle lines? Here’s an early look at Calif. Congressional districts in 2022.
We're still waiting for Census data, but it's not too early to prognosticate about how California's Congressional lines will shape up.
May 11, 2021
1.5mil signatures in: Newsom recall beckons more cash, Gubernatorial hopefuls
The recall campaign of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, once cast-off as a political pipe dream, is becoming ever-closer to reality.
February 14, 2021