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Feds provide “meager increase” in water allocation for Valley farmers
Wednesday’s announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation was a disappointing one for the Central Valley.
April 24, 2024
Complaint: Caglia Environmental overcharged Fresno trash customers by $3.35mil
After discovering the overbilling last year, the city has disputed the charges with Caglia Environmental and is considering legal action.
April 23, 2024
The Supreme Court is tackling the Calif., western U.S. homeless crisis. Here’s how it got there.
A 2018 ruling by the San Francisco-based Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal exacerbated the Golden State's homelessness crisis. Here's how.
April 23, 2024
Clovis Unified approves new boundary map
The unnamed Clovis High School will receive several elementary schools from Clovis East.
April 18, 2024
Bakersfield activist Riddhi Patel released from jail, posted $500,000 bail
The social justice activist posted bail of $500,000 and will appear in court next week.
April 18, 2024
Bakersfield activist who threatened to murder City Council fired by nonprofit
Riddhi Patel threatened to murder the Bakersfield City Council last week for not supporting a cease-fire resolution in the Israel-Hamas war, which not only put her behind bars but also leaves her without a job.
April 18, 2024
Hate crime? Arsonist strikes Armenian cemetery ahead of genocide commemoration
An arsonists torching of an Armenian cemetery’s greenery is hitting close to home ahead of the Armenian Genocide commemoration on April 24.
April 14, 2024
Pro-Palestinian activist who threatened to murder Bakersfield City Council sobbed after staring down 18 felony counts
The murderous comments made by CRPE’s Riddhi Patel have been disavowed by other pro-Palestinian activists in Kern County. Now, she faces 18 felony counts and $1 million in bail.
April 18, 2024
Walberg promises entertaining basketball as he hopes to revitalize Fresno State
Fresno State basketball has suffered in recent years, ultimately not reaching the heights it did under former head coach Jerry Tarkanian. Vance Walberg hopes to reignite the fan base to support the program like it did decades ago.
April 12, 2024
Ceasefire backer threatens Bakersfield lawmakers: “We’ll murder you.”
Bakersfield police arrested a woman calling for a cease-fire resolution for threatening to murder the council members. Her bail sits at $1 million.
April 18, 2024