3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (361+ words) I’ve lost count of how many times San Rafael officials have asked voters for “just one more tax” to protect essential services. Measure W on the November ballot is the latest, and it’s not a small tax: It would increase…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (575+ words) There are many voices weighing in on the SEDA (Southeast Development Area) decision. Every party has a valid point. The challenge is considering them all in view of the big picture and a future that will impact us all. Thirty…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1020+ words) Good morning! Today is Thursday, September 10. This is Rob. ‘Picture of hell’ Six years after the Creek Fire erupted survivors say the memories of the devastating wildfire remain vivid as communities continue to recover. ABC30 Job losses: Ruiz Foods plans to…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (183+ words) Los Altos Town Crier Los Altos city staff presented a report to the City Council at its Sept 8 regular meeting, alerting the group to the multiple impacts that will come should the Measure D ordinance pass at the Nov 3 election....

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (602+ words) Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Sept. 8. This is Rob. Sad news: Tragedy strikes Sierra Sky Park Airport as four members of a family, including both parents and two children, died in a plane crash Saturday. YourCentralValley New degree: Fresno City College…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (692+ words) Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Sept. 1. This is Rob. Valley fracking: The Bureau of Land Management has identified 44 potential sites for oil and gas drilling across the San Joaquin Valley, including 140 acres in Coalinga. The Fresno Bee Listen up: California’s powwow…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (571+ words) Alameda County supervisors will face tighter rules over the tens of millions of public dollars they direct to nonprofits and other organizations under a new state law that county leaders are considering challenging in court. Authored by state Sen. Aisha…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (931+ words) PARLIER – The city of Parlier will not be joining Fresno County in its program for community development block grants, instead opting to continue independently applying for funds. This decision goes against a recommendation from Parlier staff and the wishes of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (805+ words) Good morning! It’s Monday, Aug. 31. This is Rob. ICYMI: Fresno councilmember Nick Richardson is proposing a 10-year ban on data centers in city limits, to be discussed Thursday. Fresnoland Swim hesitation: Fresno Unified started offering free swim lessons in 2020, but…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (480+ words) —Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on SB 1193 last Thursday shifts the fight over Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary spending from Sacramento back to the board’s chambers—and potentially into a courtroom. The legislation by state Sen. Aisha Wahab, now Chapter 155 of state law,…...