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Long-time Bakersfield Councilwoman to retire, opening door for election battle
Bakersfield’s longest-serving city councilmember announced last week that she will not run for reelection in November.
June 11, 2020
Controversial zero-dollar bail policy brought to an end in California
The State of California has put an end to the zero-dollar bail policy that was enacted to prevent the spread of coronavirus throughout the state's jails.
June 11, 2020
Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo set to reopen Friday
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is reopening Friday at 9 a.m. after being closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 11, 2020
Visalia Unified gives early preview of how school could operate next year
Although Visalia Unified School District remains hopeful that in-person classes can resume in full come August, they are exploring all possibilities.
June 10, 2020
Fresno State irons out its nursing program accreditation issues
Following a year of tumult, Fresno State's School of Nursing resolved considerable accreditation problems regarding two of its programs.
June 10, 2020
Police drama? Political theater? It could be coming soon to Saroyan Theatre
After weeks of no in-person meetings, Council President Miguel Arias hopes to have Fresno Police's budget hearing in the 2,351-seat William Saroyan Theatre.
June 9, 2020
GB3 set to reopen Friday with revamped health-safety measures
Fresno-based gym George Brown Sports Clubs worked closely with the Fresno's Public Health Department to develop plans to follow state guidelines.
June 9, 2020
Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations
Yosemite National Park is continuing along the path to fully reopen after being closed since March 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 9, 2020
Fresno’s budget battle lines overshadowed by unlikely effort to defund police
In the weeks leading up to battle lines for tackling Fresno's $32 million coronavirus-led budget deficit were quickly drawn Tuesday morning.
June 9, 2020
It’s time for Fresno to get back to serious meetings – in person.
Zoombombing came for the Fresno City Council and, with budget cuts on the agenda, it's a sign that Fresno's Council members need to get back to the dais.
June 9, 2020