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Brand taps Miller as Fresno’s new parks director
TJ Miller, who had been the Parks interim director since February 2019, is having the interim tag removed from her title by Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
February 6, 2020
Outrage over Mariposa supervisors’ $30,000 raise drives referendum campaign
One month after Mariposa Supervisors voted to give themselves a $30,000 pay raise, there is an active effort afoot from community members to reverse it.
March 5, 2020
After suspending priest, Fresno Catholic Diocese is sued over his 2002 abuse case
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is the subject of a new suit centering on allegations of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old Hanford girl in the early 2000s.
February 3, 2020
Bloomberg hits on immigration, gun control, and Trump in Fresno swing
As early voting begins, the ex-New York City Mayor is blitzing the Golden State, starting with Fresno, to capture the state's vast supply of delegates.
February 3, 2020
Primary looming, here’s how the local Congressional money race is shaping up
Challengers taking on incumbent members of Congress are looking to post eye-popping numbers to build momentum going into the March primary.
February 3, 2020
Madera Community College Center nears full college accreditation
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted candidacy to Madera's campus.
January 31, 2020
Think Monday after Super Bowl should be a holiday? One Valley school district agrees.
One Valley school district decided to avoid the Monday-after-Super Bowl doldrums altogether: they're giving teachers and students Monday off from school.
January 29, 2020
Micari picks up backing from Tulare Sheriff Boudreaux in heated Supervisor’s race
Just before absentee ballots are sent to voters, Micari rolled out the endorsements and boasted a fundraising edge over Supervisor Kuyler Crocker.
January 29, 2020
Labor groups back Soria in bid against Costa
In a charged battle for a north Valley Congressional seat, it appears that organized labor is looking for a change.
January 28, 2020
Report: Steyer-run bank built record of high interest, lawsuits for Valley borrowers
Steyer's Beneficial State Bank built a reputation of high interest auto loans and aggressively sued low-income borrowers for failing to make payments.
January 26, 2020