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Palestinians chide Dyer, Fresno lawmakers over Israel support, issue call to raise Palestine flag
A ceremonial flag raising for Israel and comments made by Fresno lawmakers and Mayor Jerry Dyer prompted backlash from local Palestinians.
November 2, 2023
Two Calif. sports betting initiatives led by mystery backers filed with state officials
While California’s Indian tribes would benefit from the two new initiatives, they are speaking out against them early on in the process.
November 1, 2023
Fresno Unified agrees to deal with FTA to avoid strike
Teachers throughout Fresno Unified will not hit the picket line as planned on Wednesday as they have a new contract in place for the next few years.
October 31, 2023
FUSD, FTA hold 11th hour negotiations as strike looms
Both sides are optimistic about recent progress made in negotiations as the strike nears.
October 30, 2023
Republican Giglio launches right flank challenge to Kevin McCarthy
Positioning himself as an ally to former President Donald Trump, Giglio faces an uphill battle against McCarthy’s millions of dollars in fundraising.
October 30, 2023
New initiative could reverse Prop. 47, increase penalties for drugs, smash and grabs
The initiative would put an end to the leniency allowed through Proposition 47, leading to an explosion of crime in recent years in California.
October 29, 2023
Video of Firebaugh teacher physically assaulting student kicks off probe
Shocking video of a Firebaugh High School teacher assaulting a student has prompted an investigation at the rural school.
October 25, 2023
Fresno teachers vote to strike. Walkout begins Nov. 1.
Fresno teachers are preparing to walk off the job on Nov. 1 after 18 months of failed negotiations with California's third-largest school district.
October 24, 2023
DOJ: Chinese Reedley lab boss resisted arrest
Jia Bei Zhu, the Chinese national who spearheaded the secret illegal Reedley bio laboratory, resisted Federal authorities during his arrest last week.
October 23, 2023
DOJ arrests Chinese national Reedley biolab operator over test production, false statements
Federal authorities arrested a Chinese man behind the illegal Reedley biolab who tendered multiple identities amid an investigation into illegal manufacture and distribution of misbranded medical kits.
October 19, 2023