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Advocates appeal Measure P ruling confirming 2018 defeat
An advocacy group backing Fresno's failed 30-year parks tax appealed a court ruling holding the tax was defeated by failing to reach two-thirds support.
Fresno City Council approves new marijuana regulations
The fight shifted from who would grant dispensary licenses to whether the proposed social equity policy was too prescriptive.
Housing development flatlined in Fresno. Now it’s rethinking the future.
"This is a problem we can literally build ourselves out of," Fresno City Councilman Luis Chavez said of Fresno's stifled housing growth.
Improving pedestrian signals coming to Shaw, Herndon avenues
The Fresno City Council on Thursday will try again to improve pedestrian safety when it comes to crossing two of the city’s busiest streets.
Tulare City Council faces pushback on proposed weed ordinance
Resistance to a proposal to allow and tax recreational marijuana comes from Tulare Joint Union High School district, led by Superintendent Tony Rodriguez.
Bitwise reveals location of its Bakersfield outpost
The Bakersfield expansion for Bitwise Industries – the Fresno-based tech incubator – now has a location. Two, in fact.
Stephens, former Sheriff’s deputy, jumps in race for Kern Supervisor
Daures Stephens, a former Kern County Sheriff's deputy, jumped into the race to replace Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason on Monday.
Peters hits stride in bid to succeed Gleason as Kern Supervisor
In the race to replace Kern Co. Supervisor Mick Gleason, a frontrunner has emerged and a prospective contender announced he wouldn't take the plunge.
Sanders returns Fresno on Friday for Green New Deal rally
Following a cancelled appearance due to heart attack, Sen. Bernie Sanders returns to Fresno for a rally with supporters this week, his campaign announced.
Allegations of fraud arise after Fresno’s QueerOut gala
Despite a blowout gala one week ago, claims of failed refunds come as nonprofit Common Space shutters operations and its founder perpares to leave town.
