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In California, a Blue Wave and Progressive Governor: So Why Are so Many Leftist Plans Going Under?

June 18, 2019

An unprecedented haul of tax dollars generated by a roaring economy. A governor who campaigned on a big-ticket policy agenda of long-time lefty favorites, including universal childcare and state-funded healthcare for all. A Legislature so thoroughly packed wit...

Newsom Apologizes, Calls Treatment of Native Americans Genocide

AP News

June 18, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom formally apologized Tuesday for violence, mistreatment, and neglect inflicted on Native Americans throughout California's history, saying it amounted to genocide and pushing the state to recko...

Hurtado Announces $15M for Valley Drinking Water

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June 17, 2019

Failing water systems throughout the southern San Joaquin Valley will get a $15 million boost thanks to the efforts of state Sen. Melissa Hurtado, a Sanger Democrat. “Access to clean drinking water is one of...

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How California is Working to Reduce Wildfire Risk

CALmatters

June 17, 2019

Millions of Californians face an unprecedented increase in natural disasters brought about climate change with an accompanying increase in risk. Unless. Karen Baker Special to CALmatters Imagine if everyone is prepared in advance of an emergency...

Helping Define What It Means to Be ‘Made in California’

CALmatters

June 16, 2019

Let me start with an admission: government officials — at all levels — don’t do a good job of engaging the public as we grapple with big, complex challenges. Lenny Mendonca Special to CALmatters ...

Walters: New State Budget Has Some Big Caveats

Dan Walters, CALmatters Commentary

June 16, 2019

California’s political leaders, Democrats all, are touting a new state budget that expands spending on services for the state’s poor while building reserves. Dan Walters CALmatters That’s tru...

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As Newsom Rethinks Juvenile Justice, California Reconsiders Prison for Kids

CALmatters

June 15, 2019

As for most high school students, commencement day was big for Osvaldo Moreno. “This is a proud moment for me,” he beamed on a recent June weekend, and not just because he was the first to finish school among six — soon to be seven — children in his family. ...

911 Upgrade Could Cost Californians Despite Budget Surplus

AP News

June 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO — A $214.8 billion budget approved Thursday by California lawmakers would upgrade the state's aging 911 system following the most devastating wildfire season in state history and help middle class fa...

California Lawmakers OK $213 Billion Budget. Here’s What’s Inside.

AP News

June 13, 2019

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion operating budget, sending the plan to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk with a focus on expanding access to health insurance while spending billion...

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Fresno County Firefighter Dies in Car Crash Near Merced

AP News

June 10, 2019

MERCED — The California Highway Patrol says a Cal Fire firefighter died in a car crash in Merced County. “On behalf of all Californians, Jennifer and I extend our condolences to Captain Stacy Hamilton’s family, friends and colleagues in this difficult time....

Police Cameras Track Hawks' Family Time on Clovis Water Tower

Bitwise Hits Jackpot With $27M in Venture Capital Funding

Fresno Judge Is Latest to Rule New Murder Law Unconstitutional

Fresno State Nursing Master’s Program Loses Accreditation

Is a Recession Coming? One Key Indicator Shouts Yes.

Valley Children’s Again Ranks Among the Nation’s Best

Fact Check: Trump’s Falsehoods on Electoral College, Border Wall

Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

Olympic Silver Medalist Abas Is New Fresno High Wrestling Coach

Tree That Some Say Inspired Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ Topples

Mariska Hargitay: Haven’t Been in Touch With Linda Fairstein

Police: 4 Shot, 3 Arrested at Raptors Rally in Toronto

Walters: Secrecy Abounds on State Budget, Major Bills

Walters: Democratic Voters More Centrist Than Their Party

With Cryptocurrency, Facebook Working to Become an Independent Nation

Legislature Must Act to Protect Environment From Trump’s Assaults

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Biden Attacks Trump on Trade as Both Come to Iowa

Poll: Trump trails Biden and Bernie in Florida

A Look at Fresno’s Judiciary as Mangano Takes His Robe

California Poll: Biden the Choice of Likely Democratic Voters

In California, a Blue Wave and Progressive Governor: So Why Are so Many Leftist Plans Going Under?

Newsom Apologizes, Calls Treatment of Native Americans Genocide

Hurtado Announces $15M for Valley Drinking Water

How California is Working to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Helping Define What It Means to Be ‘Made in California’

Walters: New State Budget Has Some Big Caveats

As Newsom Rethinks Juvenile Justice, California Reconsiders Prison for Kids

911 Upgrade Could Cost Californians Despite Budget Surplus

California Lawmakers OK $213 Billion Budget. Here’s What’s Inside.

Fresno County Firefighter Dies in Car Crash Near Merced

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