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Legislators again punt hearing on EDD crisis as Newsom recall nears
Potential bombshells from California's unemployment crisis unearthed during a hearing could damage Newsom's recall prospects, Capitol watchers argue.
August 25, 2021
State Center colleges OK vaccine mandate for students, staff
Students and staff at the Fresno and Madera County-based junior college campuses will be required to show proof of vaccination beginning Oct. 15 to continue enrollment and access to campuses.
August 23, 2021
Newsom has a four-letter word problem. LA Sheriff Villanueva found it.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva succinctly summed up the heightened stakes pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to the brink.
August 24, 2021
Visalia Police: shooting threat against El Diamante High school “not credible”
A two-day investigation into threats of shooting one of Visalia's three high schools sent parents and officials into a weekend panic.
August 23, 2021
Perez leaning toward 2022 bid for Kern Co. Assembly seat
The political dominoes of Kern County are beginning to tumble with Supervisor Leticia Perez joining the line-up.
August 22, 2021
Larry Elder harnesses recall buzz to rally packed-house in Fresno
Speaking to 1,100 in northeast Fresno, Larry Elder isn't afraid to acknowledge he's generated a one-party establishment freakout heading into the stretch of a second historic recall election in the Golden State.
August 22, 2021
Audit exposed Kern Co. Fair’s glaring issues. Only one criminal charge resulted. Here’s why.
The Kern County Fair, its professional staff, and board members were skewered in a scathing state audit depicting financial mismanagement. Two years later, local prosecutors are pointing the blame in one direction.
August 22, 2021
Valley airwaves, lawmakers power harrowing attempt to save ‘John the Translator’ in Afghanistan
A furious 144-hour dash to help rescue an Afghan translator, dubbed John, was led by radio host Trevor Carey, Fresno Unified Trustee Terry Slatic, and Reps. David Valadao and Devin Nunes. This is their story.
August 20, 2021
Club One Casino gets approval to open – with fewer jobs than planned. Here’s why.
Following a roller coaster of requirements, Club One Casino's move from downtown Fresno to woebegone Granite Park is officially approved. But things aren't exactly coming up aces.
August 19, 2021
Fresno City Council approves tax deal to expand city’s footprint, increase new housing units
The City and County of Fresno still don't have a permanent deal to split tax revenues for newly-developed land, but one project with hundreds of homes at stake is moving forward.
August 19, 2021