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Four little letters, big nightmare for Calif. cities. What is RHNA?
California's rich enclaves are revolting against a 54-year-old housing law. Here's an explainer on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
April 11, 2023
Calif. plows through $300mil for 2,300 home down payments in two weeks
California's attempt at helping first-time homebuyers has reached a major speed bump with few homes purchased to show for it.
April 9, 2023
She defied Newsom on oil. Now, Bakersfield Dem is stripped of committee seat.
Standing alone against Gov. Gavin Newsom's highly prioritized oil tax is coming at a cost for a freshman Valley lawmaker.
March 30, 2023
Tulare DA fumes as violent, repeat felon walks after sawed-off shotgun conviction
Tulare County prosecutors argued the repeat felon was eligible for up to six years imprisonment on a lengthy list of convictions.
March 29, 2023
Fresno clears legal speed bumps to rename road Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Fresno lawmakers are celebrating a victory of renaming 10 miles of a major roadway after the late, controversial labor leader.
March 28, 2023
Amid south Valley’s massive flooding, where’s Gavin?
California's Governor has rarely shied away from disaster sites in Central California. He has yet to make an appearance in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
March 27, 2023
Newsom to Jon Stewart: Smittcamp criticism “put me on my toes.”
California's Governor isn't letting the biting criticism from Fresno County's top cop slide.
March 26, 2023
Measure E is back. Here’s an early preview of the measure to boost Fresno St. athletics, academics.
Measure E came up short in delivering hundreds of millions for Fresno State last year. A Thursday night confab hosted by its top backer, Richard Spencer, aimed to chart the course for a 2024 attempt.
March 23, 2023
Is rape a partisan issue? Calif. Dems kill GOP bill to increase penalties for crime.
California Democrats shot down a proposal that would have increased criminal penalties for rapists and criminals found guilty of other types of sexual assault.
March 23, 2023
After a lengthy search, Westlands Water District hires new general manager
The district founds its replacement for Tom Birmingham, who retired last year after 22 years with Westlands.
March 21, 2023