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What the frack? Valley company scores fracking permits despite Newsom tough talk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently approved new fracking permits to Valley oil and natural gas producer Aera Energy.
October 27, 2020
Scott Peterson faces retrial of sentencing phase in 2002 murder case
After having his death sentence overturned, convicted killer Scott Peterson will be retried for the penalty phase of his 2002 murder case.
October 25, 2020
Big Fresno Fair launches layoffs after 2020 cancellation
Though its Drive-Thru Eats was deemed a success in place of the typical fair setting, the effects of…
October 25, 2020
Early Valley ballot returns shows Democrat lead
With under two weeks to go until Election Day, over five million California voters have cast their votes…
October 22, 2020
Confrontation over Chinatown clean-up leads to rhetorical blows
An otherwise hum-drum contract to clean up Fresno’s Chinatown district turned into an acrimonious fallout among Fresno City Council members.
October 23, 2020
Clovis Unified eyes January return date
While the district explores a possible return to in-person instruction, parents said a mid-January elementary school reopening is preferable.
October 22, 2020
As Feds step up to crack down on Fresno crime, Smittcamp tells Newsom: “Blood is on your hands”
“We are in some of the most violent times we have ever seen,” said District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp in a Wednesday press conference.
October 21, 2020
Tulare City Council race devolves to sign stealing, digital mudslinging
The battle between Carlton Jones and Steve Harrell has reached a new level of acrimony.
October 21, 2020
Immanuel receives reduced sanction amid settlement on school scuffle
Fresno Superior Court Judge Tyler Tharpe sanctioned Immanuel Schools $50,000 for violating a September preliminary injunction.
October 20, 2020
DA: Second degree murder convict charged with arson of Nunes signs
Prosecutors filed charges alleging a murder convict is responsible for torching Trump and Nunes signs affixed to a Dinuba haystack.
October 20, 2020