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Sanders Stars at California Forum as Warren, Biden Stay Away

November 17, 2019

LONG BEACH — Bernie Sanders was greeted with booming cheers at a gathering of California Democrats Saturday, underscoring his popularity with the party’s liberal base as he looks to capture the biggest prize in the presidential primary season next year. The...

Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

AP News

November 16, 2019

Many older American adults may inaccurately estimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it, new research suggests. Almost half of adults surveyed believed they were likely...

No Short-Term Fix for Challenges in California Pot Market

AP News

November 15, 2019

LONG BEACH— California’s struggling marijuana market can expect to see a period of continued strain and turbulence for at least a couple of years, as it deals with sustained competition from illegal sales, indu...

Millions in Highway Funds Should Be Restored, Valley Leaders Tell Panel

David Taub

November 15, 2019

Dozens of Valley politicians and transportation leaders showed up to a face-to-face meeting with state commissioners, asking them to keep funding for local highway improvements intact. The California Transportation Commission met Friday in Fresno to discuss...

Valley City in Turmoil as 3 Top Officials Put on Leave, Another Fired

AP News

November 15, 2019

Four top officials in the city of Manteca have been fired or put on leave, raising concerns among residents who say officials haven’t explained why. The city's police chief, Jodie Estarziau, was placed on pa...

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

AP News

November 15, 2019

WASHINGTON — Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump, was found guilty Friday of witness tampering and lying to Congress about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary ...

Israel Says it Has Completed Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire

AP News

November 15, 2019

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel said early Friday it has completed a series of airstrikes on targets linked to the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza after overnight rocket fire that rattled a day-old truce. The Palestinian territory’s Hamas rulers, who ke...

Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’ Says U.S. Drought Monitor

AP News

November 14, 2019

LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Drought Monitor is now categorizing two-thirds of California as abnormally dry. The monitor reports Thursday that more than 81% of the state is considered dry, including a small percen...

No-Shows, Endorsement Spats and Drag Queens: What’s On Tap at This Weekend’s Democratic Convention

CalMatters

November 14, 2019

Like Comic-Con for progressive political nerds and consultants, the California Democratic Party’s biannual convention — one of the year’s largest gathering of like-minded partisans — will kick off in Long...

Council Takes Aim at Leakers, Revises Cannabis Store Rules

David Taub

November 14, 2019

The City Council approved its anti-leaker ordinance, with one amendment, by a 4-3 vote. The one change: if an elected leader is accused of illegally divulging confidential information, the council would considering hiring an independent counsel to decide wh...

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Sanders Stars at California Forum as Warren, Biden Stay Away

Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

No Short-Term Fix for Challenges in California Pot Market

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Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

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As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

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Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

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Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

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Debate Takeaways: Warren Attacked, 70s Club Avoids Age Issue

Attacking Trump and Billionaires, Sanders Draws Thousands in Fresno

Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran’s Post

Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign

Sanders Stars at California Forum as Warren, Biden Stay Away

Will You Get Dementia? Many May Not Understand Their Risk

No Short-Term Fix for Challenges in California Pot Market

Millions in Highway Funds Should Be Restored, Valley Leaders Tell Panel

Valley City in Turmoil as 3 Top Officials Put on Leave, Another Fired

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

Israel Says it Has Completed Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire

Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’ Says U.S. Drought Monitor

No-Shows, Endorsement Spats and Drag Queens: What’s On Tap at This Weekend’s Democratic Convention

Council Takes Aim at Leakers, Revises Cannabis Store Rules