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Pro-Palestine protesters crash UC Merced after commencement ceremony
Protesters from a Hamas-linked activist group have set up camp at UC Merced to protest the university system's investments in Israel.
Fresno’s audit of its credit cards is in. Here’s a look at the spending.
An audit, spearheaded by Councilman Garry Bredefeld, is shedding light on the big – and not-so-big spenders – with taxpayer-backed credit cards.
Wilma Tucker, Fowler’s city manager, announces resignation
The one-time Fresno City Manager is exiting her post in Fowler on less-than-ideal terms, alleging harassment by members of the public.
Man arrested at Porchfest confrontation not charged with hate crime
He faces criminal charges for robbery and battery but not for a hate crime since Hamas is considered to be a terrorist organization.
Bonta won’t decide on governor race until after November
The California Attorney General has long been rumored to join the crowded field of Democrats for the 2026 race.
Costa announces $45mil for Head Start in Fresno, Tulare Counties
Children in Fresno and Tulare Counties will be able to benefit from the funding.
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.
