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House Republicans call for better forest management during hearing in Yosemite
Republican lawmakers ditched Capitol Hill for Yosemite to tackle the heady issue of preventing devastating wildfires.
August 13, 2023
Fresno lawmakers grill cannabis shop owners over move near Fairgrounds
Southwest Fresno's Fresno Farms is looking to change locations, but some on the Fresno City Council could oppose the move.
August 10, 2023
Emails reveal back-and-forth between Newsom admin., Fresno Co. over Reedley lab response
The emails reveal, among other things, how Reedley city officials were largely left in the dark by state and local officials over how to respond to media inquiries about the illegal, Chinese-run lab.
August 10, 2023
McCarthy, Costa call for probe into Federal cash given to Reedley COVID Lab-linked firm
The two Valley lawmakers demanded a probe into how Chinese-owned Universal Meditech won $150,000 in forgivable paycheck protection loans.
August 10, 2023
Fresno blocks opening of weed shop after awarding $222k in grant funds. Here’s why.
The cannabis dispensary won a license and six-figure grants and loans due to its ownership's criminal history with marijuana. They won't even open up shop.
August 9, 2023
Adam Gray launches campaign for Congress, rematch against Duarte
After losing one of the closest races in the nation last year, Gray is trying his hand for the 13th District once again. This time, though, Duarte has the advantage of being an incumbent.
August 9, 2023
Feinstein falls at home, briefly hospitalized
California's senior Senator was briefly hospitalized after a fall in her San Francisco home.
August 9, 2023
Newsom administration muzzled Fresno Co. disclosure of Reedley COVID lab, county officials claim
After blistering criticism, Fresno County Supervisors issued new explanations for the lack of information on the Reedley lab.
August 8, 2023
Fresno area Chinese-linked COVID lab won $500k in taxpayer funds
Chinese-run Universal Meditech sought a bevy of funds from American taxpayers, a new report finds.
August 8, 2023
New internal poll: Bredefeld boasts larger lead over Brandau in Fresno Co. Supervisor race
After an eye-popping fundraising haul, the Fresno Councilman is pointing to fresh polling showing an ever-growing lead against Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau.
August 8, 2023