Californians are losing their love for Dianne Feinstein, poll says.
For the second time since 1993, more Californians disapprove of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s job performance than approve. The other time? January 2021.
Politics
Business, Stockton
Amazon rolls out 2,000 new north Valley jobs with boosted pay, bonuses
The e-commerce giant isn’t taking labor shortages lying down, announcing a boost in warehouse wages to an average of $17 per hour.
Fresno
Shaver Lake 4th of July celebration at risk without further state guidance
Can Gov. Gavin Newsom speed up the bureaucracy to enable Independence Day fireworks in the Sierras? Asm. Jim Patterson is pushing for it.
California Recall
Faulconer pitches 0% income tax on middle class Californians
The former San Diego Mayor is pitching an historic cut in the state’s income tax to salvage California’s fleeing middle class.
Business, COVID-19, Food, Fresno
Fresno restaurateur ends mask requirement: ‘We’re not going to be the police anymore’
One of Fresno’s most popular restaurant groups made the switch from mandatory to optional mask wearing for patrons and staff, citing vastly improved conditions.
Business, Fresno
ABC suspends Fresno liquor store’s license after selling booze to minor, fatal DUI crash
“This tragedy could have been prevented”, California ABC Director Eric Hirata said of the May 2020 crash.
California Redistricting
California Redistricting Commission under fire for alleged illegal meetings
Charles Munger, Jr. called out the Redistricting Commission, alleging that the private, often unrecorded or unpublicized meetings held by Commissioners are a direct violation of California law.
Politics
Bryan Osorio, Delano’s 25-year-old Mayor, files to challenge Valadao in ’22
The progressive Delano Mayor is taking the plunge against Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) amid growing chatter that a Kern County giant is eyeing to jump into the race.
Fresno
Fresno Habitat for Humanity chief Armenta arraigned on insurance premium theft
The short-time CEO of Fresno’s Habitat for Humanity organization, also an insurance agent, is alleged to have embezzled funds from clients by pocketing their insurance premiums.
Business, Fresno
Costco preps to move west Fresno warehouse to Herndon, sources say
The proposed relocated Costco in west Fresno promises more space, less traffic congestion, and will also feature one amenity unseen in the San Joaquin Valley.
