Joaquin Arambula, one of Fresno's state assemblymen, is trying to stop a blast mine on the San Joaquin River. Federal officials say there is a "notable risk" that the mine will spill chemicals such as lead, arsenic, and other toxic chemicals into the river.

Cal State East Bay is a key source of credentialed arts teachers as districts embark on a hiring binge to fulfill the promise of landmark Proposition 28.

The United States Department of Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is suing a San Joaquin Valley farming company one year after a deadly crash involving farmworkers.

Justices with the 5th District Court of Appeal peppered attorneys with questions about the application of state water law and the fight over Kern River flows during arguments in Fresno on Thursday.

Progress is slow and steady to complete a settlement agreement meant to help introduce and maintain affordable housing in one of the most expensive places in the Central Valley.