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Feds bust 11 foreign nationals for bank robbing ring
The defendants hit banks throughout the Central Valley and the entire west coast.
In the face of wildfires, water issues, Prop. 4 is the right answer for Central California
"By making smart investments now, we can prevent suffering in the years ahead and protect the California we love for our kids," write Bridget Fithian and Sharon Weaver for Sun View.
Valley voters buckle down for election weekend blitz. Here’s who has shown up to vote so far.
Here's a look at voter turnout in the Valley's hottest contests less than five days from Election Day.
Fresno fires back at lawsuit from pension administrator over 2024-25 funding
Fresno's top lawyer argues that the public safety retirement system is acting negligent regarding its estimated required contributions, with pensions overfunded by 116%.
Hurtado asks for analysis into potential $0.47 gas price increase
The Bakersfield Democrat is pushing the state to provide impartial analysis into a regulatory vote next week that could drastically raise gas prices in California.
Hanford ordered to pay $17.4 million to two women hit by a city vehicle
A Kings County jury sided with two elderly women, giving both of them multi-million dollar payouts.
Port of Stockton receives $110 million for clean energy project
Funding will allow the Port of Stockton to become the first small port with zero-emission terminal operations.
Fresno-Madera region tops Valley with $25 million in new homeless funding
Millions of state dollars are heading to the Central Valley to support housing and supportive services for the homeless.
Bakersfield City Council candidate faces calls to drop out over knife assault conviction
The race to replace Bakersfield Councilman Bruce Freeman has been turned upside down over a 19-year-old conviction against one candidate for a knife attack on a Bakersfield woman.
Prison contractor sues California, Kern County health officer over new state law
The contractor is suing the state over a law that it claims would supersede federal authority.
