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Fresno City Council creates Animal Center Department to take over animal control
Thursday’s vote by the city council was years in the making, highlighted by the opening of the Fresno Animal Center last year in an effort to drop euthanization rates.
Proposed Porterville cardroom would be located above cannabis dispensary
State law prohibits gambling and cannabis sales on the same premises. But the proposed cardroom would be separate from the dispensary, despite being in the same building, leading the city to need guidance from the state.
Bipartisan wildfire bill passes House, brings Fresno-based technology to the forefront
A Fresno company has developed a better system to deliver aerial fire retardant to combat the devastating wildfires that have stricken the western United States. After years of lobbying, the House has passed legislation that will lead to that technology being used in action.
Fresno reportedly paid outstanding utility bills for Granite Park
Granite Park operator Terance Frazier is currently locked in a discrimination lawsuit with the city and owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in PG&E and water bills.
Fresno County’s needle exchange program draws severe opposition from city officials
City and county officials are sparring over the county’s decision to bring the needle exchange program in house on Saturdays in downtown Fresno.
Barbara Lee feuds with Newsom over his Senate appointment plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom's comments about a potential appointment to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein aren't sitting well with the Oakland congresswoman.
Andrae Gonzales suspends Assembly campaign against Jasmeet Bains
The Bakersfield city councilman faced an uphill battle against Bains, who had far more money in her war chest.
Schiff, Porter lead Senate race in latest poll
The two Southern California Congressional representatives are the early favorites to be California’s next Senator, although many voters still remain undecided.
Poll: Bonakdar, Bredefeld hold big leads for Fresno City Council, Supervisor in northeast Fresno
Likely voters in northeast Fresno are leaning towards voting in Roger Bonakdar to replace outgoing councilman Garry Bredefeld.
Valley Dems upset over cold shoulder from Katie Porter amid Senate bid
Local support from the region’s Democrats looks to be moving to Adam Schiff’s direction as the Senate race for Dianne Feinstein’s seat heats up.
