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Union, gig workers sue to invalidate recently-approved Prop. 22
SEIU and a smattering of workers argue Prop. 22, which classifies California gig workers as independent contractors, violates the state constitution.
January 12, 2021
Facing a wave of violence, Paco Balderrama seeks to bring calm to Fresno as its top cop
The new Fresno Police chief tackles a city in the depths of a violent crime crisis unseen since the 1990s.
January 11, 2021
Fresno Chamber undergoes unexpected management shake-up
Chamber CEO Nathan Ahle modernized the business group into a robust political powerhouse with strong ties to Fresno City Hall and local legislative leaders.
January 11, 2021
With jailed felons, Calif.’s top elections official seeks to undercut Valley’s political influence
As California begins redrawing its lines, the push to count felons could shift the balance of which region will lose a seat in Congress.
May 11, 2021
Fresno Co. kickstarting ag worker vaccinations by end of January
The nation's top agricultural county is prepping to give a much-needed boost to its top industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 10, 2021
Dyer, Maxwell take oaths amid changing of the guard at Fresno City Hall
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Council member Tyler Maxwell took ceremonial oaths of office on Thursday
January 7, 2021
Fresno Co. vaccine distribution picks up the pace
Fresno County public health officials have redistributed 47 percent of the doses to health care workers throughout the county.
January 5, 2021
Faulconer begins testing the waters for 2022 challenge to Newsom
Recently-departed San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has joined fellow Republicans in backing the latest effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.
January 4, 2021
Report: Trump to give Nunes the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday
President Donald Trump is expected to give California Rep. Devin Nunes (R–Tulare) the nation's highest civilian honor Monday, a new report says.
January 3, 2021
Ahead of new Congress, Valadao tests positive for COVID-19, quarantining
The Hanford dairyman's return to Washington is delayed after he announced, via Twitter, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
January 1, 2021