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Bloomberg hits on immigration, gun control, and Trump in Fresno swing
As early voting begins, the ex-New York City Mayor is blitzing the Golden State, starting with Fresno, to capture the state's vast supply of delegates.
February 3, 2020
Primary looming, here’s how the local Congressional money race is shaping up
Challengers taking on incumbent members of Congress are looking to post eye-popping numbers to build momentum going into the March primary.
February 3, 2020
Madera Community College Center nears full college accreditation
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted candidacy to Madera's campus.
January 31, 2020
Think Monday after Super Bowl should be a holiday? One Valley school district agrees.
One Valley school district decided to avoid the Monday-after-Super Bowl doldrums altogether: they're giving teachers and students Monday off from school.
January 29, 2020
Micari picks up backing from Tulare Sheriff Boudreaux in heated Supervisor’s race
Just before absentee ballots are sent to voters, Micari rolled out the endorsements and boasted a fundraising edge over Supervisor Kuyler Crocker.
January 29, 2020
Labor groups back Soria in bid against Costa
In a charged battle for a north Valley Congressional seat, it appears that organized labor is looking for a change.
January 28, 2020
Report: Steyer-run bank built record of high interest, lawsuits for Valley borrowers
Steyer's Beneficial State Bank built a reputation of high interest auto loans and aggressively sued low-income borrowers for failing to make payments.
January 26, 2020
Gavin’s Law heads to Assembly floor after second committee win
Gavin's Law – or Assembly Bill 582 – is headed to the floor of the California State Assembly after another key victory on Thursday.
January 23, 2020
Fresno State drops main commencement in 2020
In an email to students, President Joseph I. Castro announced the university would not host its main commencement, citing a decline in participation.
January 23, 2020
Costa leads push for public medical school in the Valley
The half-century-long push to open a public medical school in the San Joaquin Valley gained additional steam Wednesday.
January 22, 2020