$4mil Mega Millions ticket sold in Fresno
A Fresno grocery store sold a big-winner, just not the biggest winner on Friday night.
Fresno
Fresno
New docs shed light on Fresno Ex-City Attorney’s view of alleged extortion
Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan reportedly referred to the council president as, “a little pissant millennial” in a conversation with Fresno’s City Manager.
Bakersfield, Politics, View
Kern Co. term limits proposal shoots for fresh blood, new ideas
“I am generally opposed to term limits for elected officials but will make an exception by voting to require a two-term limit for Kern County Supervisors,” writes the former Bakersfield City Councilman.
Fresno
Fresno strikes six-figure settlement with victim over assault by police officer
The 2019 altercation wherein a Fresno Police officer punched a teen seven times was considered a violation of department policy by the city’s independent auditor.
Business, Hanford
Faraday Future, Hanford-based EV automaker, delays car launch amid cash woes
Facing a cash crunch, Faraday Future is pushing back the start of production and deliveries of its long-awaited debut vehicle, the FF91.
Business, California, Politics
Calif. labor group gets two additions: AB5 author as boss, UFW as member
California’s largest labor lobby is hoping to give the battered United Farmworkers a leg-up, despite less-than-friendly relations with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Madera
Popular Madera brewery destroyed in blaze
A commercial blaze near Madera has destroyed the corporate headquarters of popular local craft brewer Riley’s Brewing.
Bakersfield, Business
Bakersfield bakery owner heads to trial over faith-based objection to cakes for gay weddings
The Bakersfield bakery faces a suit from state regulators for violating a key civil rights law by denying a wedding cake to a lesbian couple.
Bakersfield
Fresno’s Catholic Diocese settled defamation suit with Bakersfield ex-priest. What did they pay out?
The three-year-long public relations and legal battle between Fresno’s Roman Catholic Diocese and former Monsignor Craig Harrison is firmly settled.
Clovis, Politics
Clovis Mayor Flores announces retirement, kickstarting changing of guard
By January, Clovis will see a collective 44 years of experience walk away from its City Council.
