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Fresno City Council places veterans tax measure on November ballot
A sales tax measure to provide services and restore and build facilities for veterans living in Fresno is headed to the November ballot.
July 21, 2022
Fundraising hauls preview hotly-contested Congressional battles in north, south Valley
With the June Primary in the rear-view mirror and the runoffs set, California’s Congressional candidates recently reported their latest fundraising figures.
July 18, 2022
As Salas embraces pro-abortion stance, Catholic roots are threatened
The Bakersfield lawmaker, who took first Communion at a parish that is noted for having a "Memorial for the Unborn," isn't alone in facing faith-based brushback.
July 17, 2022
Kern Co. prosecutors blasts judge for tossing case involving McCarthy office break-in
A Democratic activist who broke into House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy's office last January will see her case dismissed. Prosecutors said the judge issued a "get out of jail free" card.
July 13, 2022
Ex-Calif. Rep. Katie Hill files for bankruptcy after failed revenge porn suit
The one-time Democratic star was ousted from Congress after engaging in a sexual relationship with one of her staffers. Now, she's declaring bankruptcy.
July 13, 2022
Madera Co. greenlights permanent extension of road tax, Measure T
Madera County is moving forward with an extension to Measure T, the half-cent transportation tax that first passed in 2006.
July 12, 2022
Measure C spending deal “a sh*tshow,” Fresno Co. Supervisor says. Here’s where things stand on 2022 road tax.
“For me, the City of Fresno played fast and loose with the County of Fresno’s money, and they were playing the role of Santa Claus passing out gifts,” one Fresno County Supervisor remarked.
July 12, 2022
Sacramento lobbyist alleges Valley lawmaker engaged in multiple extramarital affairs
A late-night storm of tweets from a lobbyist for the powerful California Medical Association alleged that a Valley lawmaker was engaged in multiple extramarital affairs.
July 12, 2022
Facing do-or-die deadline, Fresno Co. cities OK renewal of Measure C
Social justice advocates, who pushed for a delay to 2024, were steamed by a last-minute change pitched by the City of Fresno.
July 10, 2022
In sports betting spat, tribes tout big backer against online giants: Dolores Huerta
United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta would like to see California’s Native American tribes offer in-person sports betting at their casinos.
June 29, 2022