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Rudy to go again: Fresh off defeat to Valadao, Salas files for rematch bid in 2024
Rudy Salas' loss to Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) is two weeks old. He's already launching a bid for a rematch.
December 7, 2022
‘Sick and tired’: Karbassi rallies shop owners, law enforcement over millions in brazen retail thefts
Fresno City Councilman Mike Karbassi, a store owner himself, brought fellow retailers and law enforcement together Tuesday to educate and strengthen ties as massive thefts continue on the Valley floor.
December 6, 2022
Hanford will have a third cannabis dispensary. Here’s who will open up in town.
The winning dispensary aims to redevelop an existing 3,600 square-foot building in downtown Hanford for the storefront along with a co-working and community space.
December 6, 2022
DA drops extortion charge leveled at Fresno Council President
The lengthy controversy surrounding Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza has come to a close.,
December 5, 2022
Hurtado takes slim lead in SD 16 race
The lead Central Valley State Senate race has, once again, changed hands after the latest update of votes from Kern County.
December 2, 2022
Duarte captures open north Valley House seat, Gray concedes defeat in multi-million dollar battle
A Modesto Republican will represent a Latino majority, Democratic heavy seat drawn during redistricting in 2021.
December 2, 2022
Fresno City Council unanimously approves contract hiring Janz as City Attorney
By an unanimous vote, Fresno County prosecutor and former political candidate Andrew Janz has been selected as the next Fresno City Attorney.
December 1, 2022
‘My Job Depends on Oil’ launches as Sacramento tightens chokehold on energy production
A new local movement designed to fight for California’s oil and gas industry has sprung up to raise awareness against competing interests in the state.
December 1, 2022
Duarte nearing pick-up victory as eyes turn to Fresno Co. vote update
Modesto nursery owner John Duarte is continuing to inch closer to a victory in the open, north Valley-centric 13th Congressional District.
November 30, 2022
Feds nab Fresno ‘inventor’ for scamming investors in $4.2mil Ponzi scheme, COVID benefit fraud
A Federal indictment charged a Fresno man with running Ponzi, COVID-19 benefits, and other fraud schemes through his company.
November 29, 2022