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State loan program grants lifeline to Madera Community Hospital
The Madera County Board of Supervisors will no longer be the sole savior for Madera Community Hospital with the state awarding the closed facility a no-interest loan as part of a larger program for financially distressed hospitals.
August 24, 2023
Bredefeld, Arias accuse Fresno County of undermining infectious disease lab ordinance and stoking public fear
A Fresno County attorney allegedly emailed United Health Centers saying every UHC lab would be impacted by a city proposal. The two councilmembers said the county is trying to build public opposition to the city’s efforts.
August 23, 2023
New Fresno proposal would require public notices for new bio labs
Anyone looking to set up a bio lab in Fresno who does not comply with the proposal could end up behind bars.
August 22, 2023
Will the Mountain West add Oregon State, Washington State? Commissioner expects situation to be resolved in coming weeks
The Mountain West survived conference realignment and is in a position of strength at the moment. Oregon State and Washington State have been linked to the conference since the Pac-12 imploded, and Cal and Stanford could make the jump as well.
August 21, 2023
Video: Ex-Bitwise CEO joked of criminal activity, misleading investors with top execs
Bitwise CEO Jake Soberal made a number of jarring admissions on a private Zoom call with fellow senior company executives.
August 20, 2023
Finger pointing and a fire: How failed homeless response boxed in a Fresno business owner
A Fresno businessman was stuck in the middle of a bureaucratic tug-of-war over how to handle homeless people near a highway embankment. Then they started a fire on his property.
August 17, 2023
Hoping to avoid chaos against Valadao in 2024, Nancy Pelosi picks a side in Valley House seat
Pelosi's endorsement in a two-person battle for the right to take on Rep. David Valadao next November is a strong signal of the Democratic establishment's thinking.
August 16, 2023
With state help delayed, Madera Co. presses City of Madera to pony up cash for hospital
Madera County Supervisors are done being the lone lifeline to keeping Madera Community Hospital afloat as it awaits $150 million in reopening financing from Sacramento.
August 15, 2023
South Valley lawmaker pitches tougher approach to homeless: You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
One Kern County lawmaker, fed up with homeless influx from L.A., is pitching an aggressive push to rid streets of vagrancy.
August 14, 2023
Sick of Calif. city’s homeless inaction, DA threatens politicians with charges
A top cop in one of California's largest counties is putting local politicians' feet to the fire over an explosion of homelessness.
August 13, 2023