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.
Esparza drops defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld before court hearing
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza’s defamation lawsuit against colleague Garry Bredefeld is – officially – dead on arrival.
Calif. drivers are big loser in leaked tax relief compromise proposal
A compromise being negotiated by legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend would tie tax relief to Californians’ income levels rather than aimed at drivers.
Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
Despite a bevy of public opposition, garbage collection rate increases are headed to Madera County.
Dyer flips, opening taxpayer funds for gang program paying off shooters
Last week, Advance Peace was set to lose funding over a staffer’s arrest and threats made against lawmakers. Monday, Mayor Jerry Dyer changed his tune.
Calif. Dems answer to July 1 gas tax increase? Form a committee.
Despite the continued urgency of high gas prices, the California Assembly Select Committee on Gasoline Supply and Pricing won’t hold its first meeting for “a number of weeks.”
Late-arriving ballots deliver lead changes in Valley election results
Ballots from last week’s primary election continue to trickle into county elections offices as a result of California’s vote-by-mail system, shaking up results in some key races.
Fresno pulls support of Advance Peace over staff arrests in gang sweep, threats against lawmakers
Advance Peace, which pays would-be gang shooters to stop gun violence, has been controversial for years. Gang arrests and threats against lawmakers by staffers led the City of Fresno to pull its backing.
Newsom signs-off on gaming compact for Kern Co.-based Hard Rock casino
Ten years after the Tejon Tribe received federal recognition, they’ve secured the deal that will pave the way for a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to open.
When a budget isn’t the budget: Calif. lawmakers avert losing pay, approve budget skeleton.
While a budget is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom, the biggest ticket items – including tax relief for sky-high gas prices – are still being haggled over between him and legislative leaders.
