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City Attorney backs up Bakersfield’s efforts to hold special election to replace Rivera
Despite competing legal claims, Bakersfield's City Attorney OK'd a November special election to replace replace Willie Rivera, the Ward 1 representative.
June 24, 2020
A preview of reopened schools emerges in Hanford
Hanford's High School District released its plan to bring students back to campus in the fall coming off the closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 22, 2020
Bredefeld, Karbassi pitch $30mil in coronavirus cash for south Fresno renewal
The Councilmen unveiled sweeping economic development policy dedicated exclusively to the southern Fresno, backed with $30mil in COVID-19 relief funds
June 22, 2020
Big times will be back in 2020 for Big Fresno Fair
Following a spate of fair cancellations across the Golden State, the Big Fresno Fair is still on, organizers said on Monday.
June 22, 2020
No thanks: Valley law enforcement shrugs off Newsom’s mask mandate
The Valley's law enforcement chiefs have a largely unified position when it comes to Gov. Gavin Newsom's Thursday order mandating the use of masks in public
June 22, 2020
Fresno unveils police reform panel with lofty goals of overhaul
The City of Fresno revealed the members of the newly-formed Commission on Police Reform on Friday.
June 21, 2020
Republicans announce TV blitz backing Valadao’s comeback bid
The San Joaquin Valley can readily prepare for an advertising barrage come October, courtesy of the hotly-contested Cox-Valadao Congressional battle.
June 18, 2020
Little drama, no police cuts as Visalia OKs $458mil budget
Visalia city leaders approved a near-balanced budget on Monday despite the economic hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 21, 2020
New HBO show filmed at Shaver Lake set to debut
A new HBO outdoor adventure competition show that was filmed in Fresno County is set for a streaming debut.
June 18, 2020
Loosened Fed rules fan the flames of Fresno’s firefighter gaffe
Federal authorities removed a matching funds provision for a firefighting grant. Now, Fresno officials are debating the true cost of hiring new firefighters
June 17, 2020