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A case of B.S.: Porterville man pleads guilty in $9mil manure Ponzi scheme
Ray Brewer ran the scheme in California and Idaho for five years before fleeing to Montana.
February 28, 2023
Great Wolf Lodge axes deal to open massive Visalia resort, water park
The indoor waterpark resort would have been the third location in California, and a hefty boon to Visalia's growing commercial hub.
February 28, 2023
Backed by $80mil investment, Fresno’s Bitwise kicks off expansion in Windy City
The investment allows Bitwise to expand to its 10th city across the nation.
February 28, 2023
Fresno Co. Supervisor battle touches off with scrape over river-based mine
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld isn't shying away from tying a hot-button land use battle to his new opponent, Supervisor Steve Brandau.
February 27, 2023
Proposed Planned Parenthood clinic draws early protest in Tulare
The region's pro-life group organized quick opposition to the early stages of the proposed abortion clinic.
February 27, 2023
Cops bust massive weed grow in Delano. Here’s how much product was seized.
Despite legal weed in much of California, the black market's grip – particularly in cannabis production – is pervasive.
February 27, 2023
Faraday Future’s Hanford production launch no longer far-away
With cash in hand, Faraday Future has officially set its start of production date.
February 26, 2023
Weekend storm locks up Calif. highways, blocks Sierra access
A walloping winter storm delivered gridlock and road closures throughout the Golden State.
February 26, 2023
Suit challenges Calif. law barring businesses from weighing-in on local elections
The law, which bars businesses but not labor unions from making contributions to favored local candidates, sent local elected officials scrambling at the end of 2022.
February 23, 2023
Cannabis thud undercuts projected revenues for Fresno’s budget
Initial budget projections proved to be too lofty as various revenues – led by the cannabis market – failed to come through.
February 23, 2023