Visalia Unified abandons plans for new high school
The failure of March’s Proposition 13 and the economic shutdown over the coronavirus pandemic led to the decision from Visalia Unified’s board.
Education, Visalia
Fresno
Fresno Co. lays out path for new railroad underpass in central Fresno
At long last, one of the most infuriating railroad crossings in the city of Fresno may finally end its lengthy tenure as a nuisance to local drivers.
Merced
Merced County Fair cancels 2020 Fair
As several counties around California weigh cancelling their fairs and other large events due to coronavirus, Merced County has decided to follow suit.
Fresno
Fresno Co. still waiting on state to provide antibody testing
Whenever the tests arrive for Fresno County, it will be a key factor in determining when people can return to work, Dr. Rais Vohra said.
Fresno
At Granite Park: meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Fresno’s City Council will vote to replace the nonprofit running Granite Park with a new nonprofit that looks eerily similar, while giving it a pay raise.
Madera, Politics
Woman sentenced in Madera Co. voter fraud scheme over falsified voter registrations
The Monterey Co. woman pleaded guilty after attempting to re-register Madera County voters to the Democratic Party without their knowledge.
Fresno, Madera
Fresno inks coordinated coronavirus homeless response
With $1 million in coronavirus homeless funds, the City of Fresno inked a deal to work with Fresno County – work that began a month ago.
Politics
Seven months to Election Day, here’s how local Congressional battles are shaping up
The fields are set for every Congressional race across the Valley floor, here’s how candidate fundraising is shaping up following the first quarter of 2020.
Fresno
As Fresno Co. ramps up coronavirus testing, public health officials sweat “chaotic” reopening
Fresno County public health officials signaled a disappointment in the number of tests processed thus far, given the results.
California, Fresno
Borgeas, Caballero tapped to lead Sacramento’s coronavirus response
State Sens. Andreas Borgeas (R–Fresno) and Anna Caballero (D–Salinas) take lead roles in California’s pandemic response efforts when the Legislature returns
