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President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday, on the day of his 79th birthday, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Israel’s War of Choice With Iran Puts Trump in a Bind

Israel’s war of choice with Iran is proving far less decisive than President Donald Trump initially believed when he praised Israel’s perfor...

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Water Scarcity Is Forcing Tough Decisions. This Legislation Can Keep Our Family Farm Afloat

My family is proud of our farm in Kerman. At VF&B Farms, we’ve grown just about everything over the years — cotton, tomatoes, almonds, s...

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Health Care Is a Lifeline. The Central Valley Deserves Better.

When I talk about health care, it’s personal. Noe Garcia Opinion My mother is a two-time cancer survivor, fighting a lifelong battle wit...

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I Applaud Fresno Unified’s New Focus, but the Plan Needs Work

As a general rule, going backwards doesn’t help you make progress. And yet, when it comes to student achievement in America’s public schools...

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The Valley is Driving California’s Economic Growth

California is now the fourth-largest economy in the world. It hasn’t been easy to achieve that milestone. But we’ve done it by seizing new o...

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Will California Meet Newsom’s 2035 EV Deadline? It Won’t Even Hit the 2026 Target 

It was with brash confidence that Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that by 2035, the only new cars and light trucks sold in California would be e...

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Earth Day Festival at Fresno City College Is a Great Place to Eat, Play, Learn

In these hyper partisan times it seems surprising that much of our major environmental protections came about under a Republican administrat...

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West Fresno satellite campus of Fresno City College

Why Project Labor Agreements Are Good for Our Schools and Students: Opinion

In early March, trustees of the State Center Community College District passed a resolution to adopt a district-wide Project Labor Agreement...

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State Center Trustees Vote for Special Interest Giveaway Over Students: Opinion

Fewer school facilities. Higher costs for taxpayers. Reduced opportunities for young people trying to build a future in the trades. That’s w...

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I Will Force Votes on Blocking Arms Sales to Israel: Sen. Bernie Sanders

This week, I will force U.S. Senate votes on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval I have introduced to block certain offensive arms sales to...

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Mark Kismet, 50, who is considered at-risk went missing on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Clovis near Harlan Ranch is still missing according to the Clovis Police Department on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Clovis PD)

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Missing Clovis Man Found Dead. No Foul Play Suspected

Kings County Sheriff Dave Robinson announced he will retire on November 24, 2025, ending a nearly 30-year career and prompting the county to consider options for his replacement. (Kings County SO)

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Kings County Sheriff Announces Retirement After Nearly 30 Years in Law Enforcement

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General Mills to Remove Artificial Colors From All Its US Cereals and Foods

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US FDA to Shorten Review Time for Drug Developers Under New Voucher Program

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Houthi Official Says Group Will Intervene to Support Iran Against Israel

President Donald Trump speaks during an Invest America Roundtable in the State Dining room, at the White House, in Washington, U.S., June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

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How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel

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