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Newsom adds Fresno stop to Calif. homelessness tour
Gov. Gavin Newsom's will visit Fresno on Wednesday as part of a statewide tour to evaluate Golden State's ongoing homelessness crisis.
January 14, 2020
With unanimous backing, Gavin’s Law moves forward
A key Assembly committee unanimously approved a bill that would close a loophole for hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill people.
January 14, 2020
Visalia Unified taps Ravalin as permanent Superintendent
On a 6-1 vote Tuesday night, trustees removed the "Interim" from Dr. Tamara Ravalin's title as the district's Superintendent.
January 14, 2020
Gavin’s Law hits Assembly vote to close hit-and-run loophole
A law aiming to close the loophole for hit-and-run drivers that injure or kill people will see a key committee vote in California's State Assembly.
January 14, 2020
Visalia’s Mayor will retire after 21 years. Here’s who could replace him.
Visalia Mayor Bob Link will retire from the City Council after 21 years of service. Here's who has already thrown their hat in the ring for November 2020.
January 13, 2020
Newsom unveils $222bil budget for 2020-21
In a lengthy, wide-ranging Friday press conference, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his 2020-2021 budget, totalling $222.2 billion in spending on the year.
January 13, 2020
Villapudua nabs endorsement from Merced’s Gray
California Assembly candidate and former San Joaquin County Supervisor Carlos Villapudua picked up a big endorsement Thursday.
January 9, 2020
Tulare Co., tribe reach agreement on relocating Eagle Mountain Casino
The long push toward relocating Eagle Mountain Casino to next to Porterville Airport got an added boost from the Tulare County Board of Supervisors.
January 8, 2020
Kern Co. judge orders changes after marijuana ballot language ruled misleading
A hotly-contested ballot initiative to reverse a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated Kern County took a turn in court.
January 6, 2020
Suit: Cox defrauded investors, kept active role in businesses after divesting
A new lawsuit claims Rep. TJ Cox defrauded investors, failed to disclose conflicts of interest, and maintained involvement in businesses he divested from.
January 6, 2020