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Former top Bakersfield police official files whistleblower suit, claims retaliation over probe into chief’s son
A former assistant chief of the Bakersfield Police Department said he was forced out of law enforcement because he cooperated with the Attorney General’s Office investigation of a deadly shooting by the son of the then-Bakersfield police chief.
November 29, 2022
As Fresno lawmakers prepare to hire Janz, ex-House contender tackles his biggest hurdle: a multi-million-dollar PAC.
Andrew Janz, Fresno's likely incoming City Attorney, has had to confront questions about his continued involvement with a liberal PAC he founded after a loss to Rep. Devin Nunes (R–Tulare) in 2018.
November 28, 2022
New survey names iconic Valley eatery as one of America’s top restaurants of 2022. Here’s how they stacked up.
A force in the San Joaquin Valley's culinary industry is among America's hardest-charging and highest-grossing restaurants, according to a national survey of independent non-chain restaurants.
November 28, 2022
Valadao tops Salas, secures fifth term in pricey House battle
Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) defeated his Democratic challenger, Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) in the race to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District.
November 27, 2022
Kings Co. settles sex harassment suit levied at outgoing District Attorney
A sexual harassment lawsuit targeted at outgoing Kings County District Attorney Keith Fagundes has been settled.
November 27, 2022
Valadao projected to win fifth term as Salas slips in Kern County
Rep. David Valadao, who is one update away from sealing a fifth term in the House, had his reputation for surviving tough elections in America's most Democratic House seat held by a Republican reach new heights in 2022.
November 19, 2022
Duarte ‘appears favored to take’ House seat after Gray-heavy Stanislaus fails to change lead
Farmer John Duarte (R–Modesto) weathered a barrage of ballots in Stanislaus County to cling to a slim lead. Here's a look at the paths to victory in the north Valley and beyond.
November 17, 2022
Fresno lawmakers weigh job creation pilot program, pay changes for city executives
Fresno City Councilman Luis Chavez crafted a pilot program aiming to strengthen job creation along one of Fresno's major thoroughfares.
November 19, 2022
Valadao lead swells, Salas’ path shrinks as Kern Co. votes loom in 22nd Congressional battle
David Valadao is boasting his largest lead in raw votes than at any point on Election Night. Despite that, all eyes remain on Kern County to determine if he can retain his seat.
November 16, 2022
Duarte flips the script, recaptures lead over Gray in tight north Valley House race
Farmer John Duarte (R–Modesto) has retaken a slim lead over Asm. Adam Gray (D–Merced) following a dump of ballots in Merced and Madera counties on Wednesday.
November 16, 2022