After all-day session, Calif. Redistricting Commission submits rough draft of Assembly map
Emphasis on the word “rough,” California’s citizen redistricting commissioners said.
California Redistricting
Visalia, Wildfires
Tulare Co. knocks Feds’ clampdown on wildfire efforts in Sierra forest
Environmentalists have attempted to use the Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher, a weasel-like creature, to block wildfire prevention efforts in court. Now, Federal officials are going one step further.
Cannabis, Fresno
Fresno faces quandary in weed process as ex-CEO of major retailer charged with fraud
The former CEO of a major cannabis firm could muddy the waters for Fresno’s dispensary licensing process due to felony charges filed by Bay Area prosecutors.
Bakersfield
Kern Co. Supervisors unanimously back homeless camping ban
The ban, while narrow enough to survive scrutiny from courts, is still reliant on adequate resources from Kern County officials for enforcement.
Politics
DC watchdog files complaint against Salas over alleged campaign finance violations
A Washington-based watchdog asked the Federal Elections Commission to open a probe not just over taped-up signs but to “also ensure that Salas has not used any other state campaign assets for his federal campaign.”
Business, Fresno, Health
$1.5mil lawsuit against major Fresno doctor group reopens wounds with Community Health System
The suit, waged by a Fresno software firm stiffed of its fees by Santé Health System, is shedding light on the underlying drama between the largest hospital group and doctor’s group in Fresno.
California, Politics
Newsom’s wife heaps intrigue to curious absence from Scotland climate conference
In a now-deleted Sunday night tweet, Jennifer Siebel Newsom offered example reasons why her husband would skip a much-vaunted climate conference, telling detractors to “get a life.”
Fresno, Politics
Drawing a line: Fresno lawmakers get first look at redrawing boundaries
Fresno City Council members previewed new district boundaries as they evaluated 10 different maps on Thursday.
Politics, U.S.
Biden infrastructure package approved, focus turns to $1.75 reconciliation
House Democrats attempt to settle family business with votes on two different, multi-trillion dollar spending bills. All eyes are on moderate Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno).
Fresno
Fresno OKs offer to purchase abandoned hospital for housing
After axing a deal for the former University Medical Center building in March, the Fresno City Council unanimously approved an offer to Fresno County to purchase the site.
