Fresno Police officer placed on leave amid allegations of Proud Boys membership
A Fresno Police Officer was placed on leave Sunday after allegations surfaced connecting the officer to the Proud Boys extremist group.
Fresno
California, Highlight, Politics
Poll: Majority of Californians ready to move on from Newsom
A majority of Californians are done with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a new poll from Emerson College says. But will they recall him in 2021?
Fresno, Politics
Democratic Socialists ban ex-Fresno Unified candidate over sexual harassment claims
David Paredes, once a highly-touted recruit for Fresno Unified School Board, was handed a three-year ban by the left-wing organization he once led.
Business, Fresno, Highlight
Bring on Amazon: City, developers strike deal to develop Industrial Triangle
An agreement between Fresno’s City Council and a South Fresno neighborhood group paves the way for sweeping development in the city’s so-called “Industrial Triangle.”
Highlight, Stockton
Ousted Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom’s team as economic advisor
Tubbs made national headlines for his universal basic income program – providing a random sampling of Stocktonians $500 per month.
Hanford
Kings Co. woman facing murder charge for meth-caused stillbirth released on bail
The bail grant from a Kings County Judge follows heavy lobbying by California Attorney General – and Biden Cabinet appointee – Xavier Becerra.
California, Politics
Organizers: Newsom recall hits 2mil signatures
The group organizing the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom announced it had collected more than 2 million signatures en route to forcing a special election.
Education, Fresno
Fresno State reverses course, opens door for in-person graduation
Less than a week of backlash from students, Fresno State has opened the door for possible in-person celebrations for Spring 2021 commencement.
Agriculture, Fresno
‘Ambush’ of Valley ag firms by UFW front-and-center with U.S. Supreme Court this month
A legal battle between California agriculture businesses – including Fresno County-based Fowler Packing Company – and the State of California over union rights will soon be taking center stage in front of the United State Supreme Court.
Merced
Merced County Fair cancelled for second year in a row
The Merced County Fair Board of Directors made the unanimous decision at its meeting on Monday. However, there is a silver lining for some fair participants.
