Fresno City Council places veterans tax measure on November ballot
A sales tax measure to provide services and restore and build facilities for veterans living in Fresno is headed to the November ballot.
Fresno, Politics
Education, Fresno
In wake of school attacks, Fresno school districts seek to beef up campus security
Fresno area middle school used to host police officers to keep campuses safe. After a two-year absence, they’re coming back. Here’s where.
Cannabis, Fresno
It’s one of Fresno’s first-to-open weed stores. It’s also suing city leaders. Here’s why.
After years of waiting, Fresno’s first two retail cannabis shops opened for business. Despite that, one of them is still slugging it out in court over a missed opportunity.
Bakersfield
Ex-Bakersfield priest Harrison settles, drops defamation suit against Fresno Catholic diocese
Craig Harrison, once a faith titan in Bakersfield, has been embroiled in a multi-year legal war over claims of sexual misconduct.
Fresno, Health
Backlash swells over Valley Children’s $10mil deal to name Bulldog Stadium
The pricey move by the nonprofit children’s hospital has prompted a backlash on social media and across the community that some say will make them think twice before donating again.
Political Fundraising
Fundraising hauls preview hotly-contested Congressional battles in north, south Valley
With the June Primary in the rear-view mirror and the runoffs set, California’s Congressional candidates recently reported their latest fundraising figures.
Bakersfield, Business, Fresno, Hanford, Health, Visalia/Tulare
Adventist Health, Anthem Blue Cross agree to extra time to negotiate
Negotiations between insurance giant Anthem Blue Cross and Adventist Health appear fruitless with mere hours before patients could lose access to their local hospital.
Fresno
Fresno Co. DA charges Nelson Esparza with felony over extortion attempt
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza was re-elected to his seat in early June. Now, Fresno prosecutors are charging him over an attempted extortion of Fresno’s ex-City Attorney.
Politics
As Salas embraces pro-abortion stance, Catholic roots are threatened
The Bakersfield lawmaker, who took first Communion at a parish that is noted for having a “Memorial for the Unborn,” isn’t alone in facing faith-based brushback.
Fresno, Madera
Homelessness is up in Fresno, Madera – but not on the streets. Here’s why.
Homelessness surged during the coronavirus pandemic. New figures show how the pandemic and a mountain of spending have changed the scourge locally.
