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Twitter pushes for dismissal in Nunes suit, cites violation of terms of service

The tech company asked a Virginia court to dismiss the $250 million lawsuit, arguing that Nunes should have sued it in San Francisco.

The San Joaquin Valley SunMay 15, 2019, 12:17 pmMay 15, 2019 Comments Off 1256

Fresno, Politics

Arambula speaks: Spanking was first time, contradicts TV interviews

Joaquin Arambula issued his first words since a round of televised interviews on Dec. 12. On the stand, he would contradict statements in those interviews.

Alex TavlianMay 14, 2019, 11:30 pmMay 15, 2019 Comments Off 2719

Fresno, Politics

Arambula trial pivots to focus on the family

Hanging over Arambula’s trial on Monday: questioning of the individual accused of witness coaching and videos of the parents disciplining their kids.

Alex TavlianMay 13, 2019, 9:38 pmMay 15, 2019 Comments Off 2056

Highlight, Politics

Ethics complaint filed against Cox citing failed reporting of business ties

The complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics calls for a probe into Rep. TJ Cox’s failure to disclose business interests and improper tax benefits.

Alex TavlianMay 12, 2019, 10:21 pmMay 16, 2019 Comments Off 5085

Fresno, Politics

Arambula defense recasts case as good father against “drama queen” daughter

Family and friends testified to Arambula’s character and lightly discredit his 7-year-old daughter’s version of events leading up to her facial injury.

Alex TavlianMay 12, 2019, 4:00 pmMay 13, 2019 Comments Off 1696

Fresno, Politics

MaryAlice Kaloostian, longtime Valley State Senate staffer, passes

MaryAlice Kaloostian, a longtime Fresno County political staffer who worked for three straight California State Senators, passed away on Thursday, …

Alex TavlianMay 10, 2019, 3:51 pmMay 13, 2019 Comments Off 3994

Fresno, Politics

New Fresno Co. transportation plan sets up jobs vision battle for Mayor’s race

Officials at the Fresno Council of Governments are busy helping rebuild the regional transportation network for the 21st century. I’m guessing …

George HostetterMay 9, 2019, 11:08 pmMay 9, 2019 Comments Off 2134

Fresno, Politics

Arambula’s TV interview closes out prosecution case

On Thursday, Arambula and the jury sat quietly as the legislator’s famous interview with former KSEE24 anchor Evan Onstot screened before the prosecution rested its case.

Alex TavlianMay 9, 2019, 3:33 pmMay 12, 2019 Comments Off 1783

Modesto, Politics

Denham takes lobby job, passes up rematch with Harder

White-shoe law firm KL Gates announced that former Rep. Jeff Denham was joining the firm as a government affairs counselor in its K Street practice.

Alex TavlianMay 9, 2019, 8:54 amMay 9, 2019 Comments Off 2136

Fresno, Politics

Janz’s first fundraising email names Nunes six times, Brand zero

Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz announced last week he was challenging Fresno Mayor Lee Brand in 2020, foregoing a second Congressional run.

Alex TavlianMay 7, 2019, 10:20 pmMay 8, 2019 Comments Off 3662

“An embarrassment for the Red Wave”: Opposition emerges over Fresno St. stadium tax

Fresno State stadium tax measure headed to November ballot

Despite staffers’ arrest, Fresno’s Advance Peace picks up six-figure grant from taxpayers

Push to confiscate cell phones at Fresno high school has parents, students up-in-arms

Feds indict ex-Sanger Police officer over on-the-job sexual assaults

Clovis Mayor Flores announces retirement, kickstarting changing of guard

Fresno Co. Grand Jury argues Clovis Police coming up short on diversified police force

Fresno law enforcement cracks down on violent criminals, “ghost guns”

Harris commits $1mil to Clovis Community Hospital for wound care

“Legislating for the criminals”: Clovis tees off on Calif. law unmasking police arsenal

Kern Co. lawmakers clear path for Mojave to launch “inland port” to aid supply chain

Bakersfield inmate escaped from re-entry facility, CDCR says.

Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.

Kern Co. term limits proposal shoots for fresh blood, new ideas

Bakersfield bakery owner heads to trial over faith-based objection to cakes for gay weddings

Foster Farms demands property tax refund from Valley county

Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities

Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot

Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost

No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town

Adventist Health, Anthem Blue Cross agree to extra time to negotiate

First case of Monkeypox found in Tulare County

Contract war between Anthem, Adventist Health raises blood pressure over health coverage

COVID costs send Valley hospital into first-ever, $11.2mil deficit

Visalia amps up efforts to combat illegal fireworks use

Kings Co. halts proposed inflationary hike in building fees

Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.

Faraday Future, Hanford-based EV automaker, delays car launch amid cash woes

Adventist Health, Anthem Blue Cross agree to extra time to negotiate

Contract war between Anthem, Adventist Health raises blood pressure over health coverage

Popular Madera brewery destroyed in blaze

Homelessness is up in Fresno, Madera – but not on the streets. Here’s why.

Madera Co. greenlights permanent extension of road tax, Measure T

Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors

Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies

‘It’s an opiate addiction’: Pushback on police forces Merced to punt safety tax extension

Skunkworks icon, F-117 stealth fighter, debuts at Castle Air Museum

Merced advances permanent renewal of transportation and public safety tax

Former Merced cop sentenced for union embezzlement scheme

Merced’s airport boasts new airline. Here’s where they’re flying.

Highway 140 reopens as fire officials gain grip on Yosemite-based Oak Fire

Washburn Fire grows as suppression ramps up, blaze 25% contained

Judge rejects environmentalists attempt to halt Sierra wildfire prevention efforts

One year after devastating Creek Fire, enviros seek to block efforts to prevent a repeat.

Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations

Foster Farms demands property tax refund from Valley county

Stanislaus Co. approves new property tax agreement with cities

Modesto approves deal to launch sales tax measure for November ballot

Modesto mulling sales tax hike to provide budget boost

No Fly Zone: Valley city shoots down pitch to bring Bird scooters to town

$6k trip to Stockton? Company pitches pricey river cruise between SF, Valley

Scanning issues bring ballot counting to a crawl in San Joaquin County

On eve of Calif. primary, San Joaquin Co. tackles ballot issues amid unexpected passing of elections chief

Stockton OKs new policy for cops’ use of military equipment

North Valley city joins opposition to 2022 initiative limiting local tax hikes

“An embarrassment for the Red Wave”: Opposition emerges over Fresno St. stadium tax

Calif.’s top Dem, GOP lawmakers launch salvo against online sports betting measure

New poll shows tight race for open north Valley Congressional seat

Fresno State stadium tax measure headed to November ballot

‘It’s an opiate addiction’: Pushback on police forces Merced to punt safety tax extension

As drought deepens, focus of Calif.’s chief water officials is elsewhere: on race.

Desert-based water agency eyes multi-million dollar deal to buy water out of Kings County

UFW starts 335-mile march to press for elimination of secret ballot union elections

Calif.’s great water experiments have failed. It’s time for real solutions.

In exit, Calif. water official calls for “permanently reducing agriculture”

Fresno State kicks off fall camp with high expectations, familiar faces

Prandini, U.S. women deliver stunning 4×100 relay upset for world track crown

Haener top ‘Dog in Mountain West, five Bulldogs named to preseason All-MW team,

‘Dogs picked to win MW division. Here’s who Tedford’s crew would face for crown.

Valley stars get plenty of love from MLB clubs during draft

Report: Antifa-aligned Sacramento teacher paid $190k by district to resign

Push to confiscate cell phones at Fresno high school has parents, students up-in-arms

More sexual misconduct cases emerge at Fresno State

In wake of school attacks, Fresno school districts seek to beef up campus security

Calif. set aside $115mil for free college textbooks. This top bureaucrat is holding it up.

Kern Co. lawmakers clear path for Mojave to launch “inland port” to aid supply chain

Foster Farms demands property tax refund from Valley county

Kings Co. halts proposed inflationary hike in building fees

Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.

Distilleries who rescued U.S. from COVID sanitizer shortage face FDA wrath, fines over production