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Scams, free-loading take hold as Calif. eviction moratorium stretches on
Tony and Debbie Hallum’s house in southwest Visalia was the perfect little rental. Until it wasn’t. Inside a year-long ordeal of a deadbeat tenant.
August 9, 2020
Top Valley contender for Calif.’s redistricting panel nixed following last-minute blitz
As California's redistricting commission added new members, a look at how a blitz on a Valley Republican candidate torpedoed his chances in the final round.
May 11, 2021
Tower District bar takes to chalk to express pandemic frustrations
A Fresno businessman is voicing his displeasure with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the coronavirus pandemic-driven lockdowns through a unique medium: chalk signs.
August 6, 2020
Adventist Health Bakersfield president steps down
The president of Adventist Health Bakersfield has resigned, the hospital announced Wednesday.
August 6, 2020
DA declines to charge Bakersfield Asst. Police Chief in nightclub altercation
No charges will be filed against Assistant Bakersfield Police Chief Evan Demestihas in connection with a 2019 altercation with a woman.
August 5, 2020
Valley Children’s spokeswoman fires back at Clovis City Councilman over attacks
The director for Valley Children's Hospital challenged Clovis City Councilman Jose Flores over his remarks aimed at Councilwoman Lynne Ashbeck.
August 5, 2020
Attacks fly among Clovis City Council over return-to-school press conference
Criticism of Mayor Drew Bessinger's attendance in a back-to-school press conference, pushed two Clovis City Councilmen on the attack against Lynne Ashbeck.
August 5, 2020
Fresno Co. distributed 1mil pieces of PPE for farmworkers
New data from the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner's office puts claims into question about a slow response to aid farmworkers.
August 4, 2020
Half-cent tax hike proposal nixed by Merced Co. supervisors
A proposed ballot measure to raise taxes in Merced County was shot down Tuesday following early heat from local mayors.
August 4, 2020
Newsom taps Fresno State health policy director to air pollution board
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new pick to serve on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board.
August 4, 2020