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Fong captures McCarthy’s House seat for remainder of 2024
The four-term Assemblyman will fill the shoes of his former boss and long-time mentor, ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield).
Clovis Police arrest Romanian nationals as part of international counterfeit scheme
The Romanian internationals had over $12,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise in their possession.
Caltrans announces new plan to beautify Bakersfield
California is ramping up efforts to deal with litter throughout Kern County.
Fresno County targets illegal dumping with new ordinances
Illegal dumping cost the county over $1 million last year, leading the Board of Supervisors to propose more stringent penalties for violators.
Becerra mum on possible governor run in 2026
Xavier Becerra did not take the bait in Fresno on Monday to say whether or not he’ll jump into the gubernatorial race.
Planning commission rejects proposed apartment buildings for northwest Fresno
The 82-unit complex would have had buildings three and four stories tall.
Bruce Greene indicted by grand jury in Tulare hospital case
The former HCCA attorney is accused of embezzlement and money laundering, among a number of other charges.
Lawmakers kill a number of bills from Arambula, Patterson
Joaquin Arambula and Jim Patterson did not receive much support from the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Dyer pitches $2bil budget, firefighter cuts to deal with Fresno’s looming deficit
The Dyer administration has spent months girding for a battle over painful cuts to key departments.
Ex-Rep. TJ Cox finalizing plea deal in sweeping Federal fraud case
The former Congressman is set to change his not guilty plea in federal court.
