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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new sales tax hike to upgrade Bulldog Stadium? It could be coming to a ballot near you.
The State of California owns Fresno State's Bulldog Stadium. A proposed sales tax hike would see local taxpayers pay millions to fund a major renovation.
Kern Co. unincorporated voters to decide on sales tax hike in November
Will a clamor for increased services for Kern County's unincorporated communities translate to votes to raise sales taxes? We're about to find out.
Gill, Bakersfield homeless czar, concedes defeat in Kern Co. Supervisorial battle
Gill kicked off the 2022 election cycle trying to defeat House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. Now, he's the odd man out of a battle for a Supervisorial seat.
