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Scrivner takes medical leave from Kern County Board of Supervisors
Scrivner did not attend the board of supervisors meeting this week.
Former Kern Supervisor candidate Abbasi called sheriff’s office 181 times in March
Abbasi faces two misdemeanors for making harassing calls to 911 and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
Fresno posts second worst true unemployment rate in nation
Bakersfield saw the largest jump in the country in true unemployment, but the south Valley city still had a below average rate.
Calif. rent control initiative a “Trojan horse” to worsen housing crisis, affordable housing advocates say.
A coalition of affordable housing groups see the 2024 measure as a Trojan horse which would worsen California's housing issues.
Dick Rutan, legendary Dinuba-raised aviator, passes at 85.
Rutan and his brother, famed aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan, led the Voyager project that led to the famed first non-stop worldwide flight.
Newsom taps top City of Fresno lawyer to serve as judge
A member of Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz's management team is headed to the bench.
Calif. high court to weigh-in on tax hike limiting ballot measure
A tax measure that would raise thresholds for tax hikes and require voter approval on new state and local taxes could get yanked off the November ballot.
Homelessness jumps by 37 percent in Kern County
The Golden Empire is experiencing a soaring increase in homelessness, despite significant tax dollars committed to combatting the crisis.
Vandals strike Fresno Jewish temple, Catholic church. Police investigate possible hate crimes.
A pair of men driving a spray-painted van trespassed onto one of Fresno's Jewish temples and Catholic churches, papering their facilities with fliers, leading to their arrest.
Bonta’s office to review evidence in Scrivner case
The case is out of the hands of the Kern County District Attorney’s Office due to a conflict of interest.
