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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.
May 6, 2024
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.
May 6, 2024
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.
May 5, 2024
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.
May 5, 2024
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.
May 2, 2024
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.
May 2, 2024
Fong in the clear, Weber will not appeal elections case to state Supreme Court
Fong successfully sued his way back on the ballot late last year and defended an attempt from the state to remove him last month.
May 2, 2024
Calif. political watchdog dismisses complaint against Fresno DA Smittcamp
The FPPC will not take up a complaint submitted by Miguel Arias to investigate Lisa Smittcamp's involvement in an initiative that would repeal Proposition 47.
May 1, 2024
Clovis ranks among top 100 “most livable” cities in nation
The Clovis way of life puts the city in contention for best mid-sized city in the United States.
May 1, 2024
Lindsay man arrested for giving daughter marijuana to sell at school
The 13-year-old girl was encouraged by her father to sell marijuana and vape pens to other students.
April 30, 2024