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Prop. 13 faces partial repeal in November. Here’s what is at stake.
California’s longtime property tax rules outlined in Proposition 13 – passed in 1978 – face a challenge on the November ballot that seeks to increase taxes in the form of a split-roll tax.
Fresno's Assemi family preps exit from farming, shops $2bil sale of ...
Fresno’s Assemi family, one of the region’s largest in the ag business, is looking to divest from its farming operations, seeking a buyer for tens of thousands of acres of farmland, as well as Touchstone Pistachio Company, a major nut processor it owns.
Radanovich: California needs an experienced hand to fix what ails it.
Jan 24, 2024 · Former Republican Congressman George Radanovich is trying once again to re-enter politics at the state level, running a campaign for Assembly District 8 to succeed Asm. Jim Patterson (R–Fresno), who is termed out of office.
Lincoln Club of Fresno County endorses Tangipa for Assembly
Nov 28, 2023 · Assembly candidate David Tangipa has picked up the endorsement of Fresno’s major conservative political action committee. The Lincoln Club of Fresno announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Tangipa to replace Asm.
Judge approves receiver, $32mil bridge loan to harvest Assemi ...
Sep 26, 2024 · At the urging of lenders, a federal judge has appointed a receiver to take over the Assemi family’s farming as the family deals with allegedly defaulting on over $705 million in loans.
Bakersfield activist Riddhi Patel released from jail, posted $500,000 …
Apr 17, 2024 · Bakersfield activist Riddhi Patel has been released from jail on $500,000 bail. Her release came the same day a Kern County judge reduced her bail to $500,000 from $1 million.
New charges added in Riddhi Patel case as preliminary hearing …
Apr 24, 2024 · Three more charges were added to the case against Bakersfield activist Riddhi Patel on Wednesday. Patel, the woman who threatened to murder members of the Bakersfield City Council, now faces 21 felony counts.
Radanovich leads in Assembly District 8, Tangipa holds 35-vote …
Mar 6, 2024 · Former Congressman George Radanovich has secured a first place finish in the primary election for Assembly District 8. Republican David Tangipa holds a very narrow lead over Democrat Caleb Helsel for second place and a spot on the November ballot.
Superior Dairy listed for sale as owner set to retire
Oct 7, 2024 · Hanford’s historic Superior Dairy is up for sale for the first time in its history. The 95-year-old ice cream shop is on the market for $2.5 million.