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Salas, still challenging Valadao, picks up major endorsement
Salas’ rematch against Rep. David Valadao has been a silent affair – until now.
June 26, 2023
Bakersfield’s Stria LLC officially closes with Bitwise collapse
There had been hope in the community that Stria LLC would survive after its parent company completely collapsed, but the Bakersfield tech company does not have a path forward.
June 25, 2023
Dyer says $250 million for downtown Fresno has been secured
The revelation comes after state lawmakers struck a deal with Governor Gavin Newsom to allocate the funding in the budget.
June 24, 2023
Fresno approves $1.87bil budget, largest in city history
Public safety made gains in the budget, yet infrastructure costs still hang over the future of the city.
June 22, 2023
UC Merced receives eye-popping, seven-figure gift for scholarship fund
The contribution to the university's fundraising campaign came via anonymous donor.
June 22, 2023
McCarthy taps Vince Fong to national museum panel
The Bakersfield Assemblyman will serve on a national commission studying the creation of a new National Museum.
June 22, 2023
Who’s suing Bitwise Industries – and why? A look at the legal filings against the company.
A closer look at the litany of litigation facing failed Fresno-based tech venture Bitwise Industries.
June 23, 2023
Fresno Chaffee Zoo receives largest-ever donation from Club One chief Kirkland
Club One Casino owner Kyle Kirkland is a longtime advocate of animal welfare projects. Now, he's making a splash with Fresno's zoo.
June 21, 2023
Andrae Gonzales, Bakersfield councilman, launches challenge to Bains for Assembly
After ruffling feathers with Democratic Party leadership, a Bakersfield lawmaker will face a big challenge in 2024.
June 21, 2023
Mariposa arson suspect facing life imprisonment over starting Oak Fire
The 71-year-old is alleged to have started a wildfire in 2022 that caused $100 million to fight.
June 20, 2023