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Chevron fined $2.7mil for Kern Co. oil seep
California's oil regulator announced $2.7 million in fines levied against Chevron centered on a longstanding oil seep near McKittrick.
Federal judge blocks Calif. law requiring Trump’s tax returns for 2020 ballot access
A Sacramento-based judge blocked California's law requiring five years worth of tax returns from Presidential candidates to appear on primary ballots.
Kern Co. Supervisor Gleason announces he will not seek re-election
The former China Lake commanding officer announced that his second term as a Kern County Supervisor will be his last.
Economic hub on the horizon, Fresno eyes revitalizing southwest Fresno
Fresno sees fortune in its "Reverse Triangle." Before it can boom, the City is looking to approve a plan to revitalize properties along Elm Avenue.
District Attorney launches probe into alleged misconduct at Kern Co. Fair
One day after closing for 2019, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office confirmed it is investigating the Kern County Fair following a state audit.
Bernie Sanders cancels Thursday town halls in Fresno, Bakersfield due to health issues
Following hospitalization Tuesday due to a blocked artery, Presidential contender and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will not be visiting the Valley.
Sharon Gill, Porterville Unified school board member, passes at 73
First elected in 1990 to the Porterville Union High School board, Gill served through the unification of Porterville's school districts.
In second year, Fresno’s Police Auditor breaks down policing misconceptions
Fresno Police Auditor John Gliatta sat down with The San Joaquin Valley Sun to discuss the challenges of oversight in today’s law enforcement environment.
Fresno County eyes big increase in transportation fees for housing development
The County of Fresno is looking at nearly doubling a $1,637 fee for single-family housing units to account for transportation instrastructure costs.
Fresno County OKs $4mil sale of University Medical Center for affordable housing units
With backing from the County, a Fresno developer is looking to convert 33 acres of hospital facilities into affordable housing units in southeast Fresno.
