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Government & Politics

08 Sep

Fresno seeks repayment after Measure P fraud restitution ruling

published on September 8, 2026 - 2:58 PM

A federal judge ordered former Fresno Arts Council operations manager Suliana Caldwell to repay approximately $1.1 million Tuesday, but questions

04 Sep

California’s political hopefuls remain silent on state’s job losses, unemployment

published on September 4, 2026 - 8:47 AM

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In two months California voters will elect a

03 Sep

Most Business Journal readers oppose California’s new replacement tire rules

published on September 3, 2026 - 3:24 PM

California became the first state in the nation to regulate replacement tire efficiency when the California Energy Commission unanimously approved

02 Sep

Mayor Dyer joins Richardson to formalize Fresno’s data center ban

published on September 2, 2026 - 1:35 PM

A proposal to prohibit data centers in Fresno goes before the Fresno City Council Thursday. Mayor Jerry Dyer, a co-sponsor

02 Sep

Fresno Public Works Director Scott Mozier to retire, successor named

published on - 1:07 PM

Brian Russell, a City of Fresno employee since 1994, will take over the Public Works Department on Oct. 5 as

01 Sep

OPINION: Fresno County should stop leaving visitor revenue on the table

published on September 1, 2026 - 3:19 PM

As Fresno County Assessor-Recorder, I spend a great deal of time thinking about something most people understandably would rather not

31 Aug

OPINION: Who do you trust on SEDA?

published on August 31, 2026 - 3:45 PM

There are many voices weighing in on the SEDA (Southeast Development Area) decision. Every party has a valid point. The

28 Aug

Costa touts bill to study AI data centers’ energy, water impacts

published on August 28, 2026 - 2:40 PM

Rep. Jim Costa highlighted legislation aimed at examining how the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers could affect

28 Aug

Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder moving to new Visalia offices

published on - 1:26 PM

After more than 70 years at the Visalia Courthouse, the Tulare County assessor/clerk-recorder’s office is moving to Government Plaza across

21 Aug

Why authorities say the Fresno prosecutor stabbing was targeted

published on August 21, 2026 - 4:56 PM

The man accused of stabbing a senior Fresno County prosecutor in Courthouse Park specifically targeted an attorney who had prosecuted

OPINION: Manufacturing’s next chapter is being built in the San Joaquin Valley

Posted: September 8, 2026 at 12:44 pm

Manufacturing in the San Joaquin Valley has never been static.
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OPINION: Fresno County should stop leaving visitor revenue on the table

Posted: September 1, 2026 at 3:19 pm

As Fresno County Assessor-Recorder, I spend a great deal of
Read more »