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Government & Politics

09 Jul

Well failure closes Tulare County courthouse and county offices

published on July 9, 2018 - 1:05 PM

A well failure over the weekend has prompted the closure today of the Tulare County Superior Courthouse and several nearby

25 Jun

Activists say they have enough signatures to put anti-gas tax measure on ballot

published on June 25, 2018 - 3:50 PM

An effort by California conservatives to repeal a recent increase in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees ramped up Monday

21 Jun

Mayor Brand boasts Fresno growth

published on June 21, 2018 - 2:21 PM

The 28th annual State of the City luncheon was held this Wednesday at the Fresno Convention Center, marking Mayor Lee

19 Jun

City of Madera drafts development incentive programs

published on June 19, 2018 - 12:07 PM

Drafts of three new development incentive programs were released today by city officials intended to bolster interest from developers and

15 Jun

Fresno council gets first look at possible cannabis license rules

published on June 15, 2018 - 1:54 PM

After voting to put an initiative on tax rates for cannabis businesses on November’s ballot, the Fresno City Council got

14 Jun

Fresno council sends pot tax question to voters in November

published on June 14, 2018 - 1:19 PM

The Fresno City Council Thursday voted to place a measure on the November ballot that would pave the way to

12 Jun

Lee Brand, fellow mayors applaud homeless funding in budget

published on June 12, 2018 - 11:51 AM

A coalition of mayors from California’s 11 largest cities, including Fresno, have announced that Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders

25 May

Don’t bet the farm on immigration reform any time soon, expert says

published on May 25, 2018 - 2:41 PM

Members of Congress are working on immigration reform and even have some bills in the works. “Am I bullish we’re

24 May

Mathis condemns Dems for Tulare hospital funds decision

published on May 24, 2018 - 1:48 PM

Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) has condemned the decision of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services to deny

23 May

Brand proposes record $1.115 billion Fresno budget

published on May 23, 2018 - 4:05 PM

Mayor Lee Brand will present the Fresno City Council on Thursday with his proposed $1.115 billion budget for the next

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