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January 27, 2026
 
FRESNO, Calif, (KFSN) -- Amid fallout over the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota last weekend, Valley lawmakers are pressing for answers.
 
"I think this gives an opportunity for serious and sweeping reforms within (the) Department of Homeland Security," Fresno Democratic Congressman Jim Costa told Ac
January 22, 2026

GV Wire 

The House of Representatives is reviewing a new bill that would bring millions in funding to Fresno State University and drive economic growth in the Central Valley.
 

The BUILD Act would authorize up to $1.7 billion per year for five years and support 174 universities across the nation, including Fresno State.

January 14, 2026

The Business Journal 

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) recently opened its largest terminal expansion in history, a $150 million project financed entirely without City of Fresno general fund dollars.

January 6, 2026

Yourcentralvalley.com 

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno-area Congressman Jim Costa says he is relieved the reign of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has come to an end, but believes President Donald Trump must detail how the capture benefits Americans.

December 28, 2025

The Fresno Bee 

I want to thank Rep. Jim Costa who was the only member of Congress in the Central Valley who stood up for our health by voting against a bill that will give preferential treatment to polluting fossil fuel projects over clean energy projects. 

December 22, 2025

Mid Valley Times 

FRESNO – The Fresno airport will be reaching new altitudes thanks to its largest modernization project to date.

December 18, 2025

ABC30 Action News 

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Yosemite International Airport had its first flight take off after the completion of the new state-of-the-art terminal on Wednesday night.

November 19, 2025

POLITICO Pro 

Democrats are ramping up their campaign to win over rural voters, who overwhelmingly backed President Donald Trump in 2024, with a new focus on affordability.

Issues:Economy
June 18, 2026

Porterville Recorder

The fiscal year 2027 House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives contains $750,000 for improvements at the Porterville Muncipal Airport.

In addition the bill contains $3.2 million for the completion of the Farm to Market Corridor project that runs through Ducor on Avenue 56.

June 14, 2026

FOX26

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) - An American flag that flew as a symbol of freedom and service received a final salute in Fresno on Saturday.

Veterans, community leaders, and families gathered for a flag retirement ceremony honoring the flag, veterans, and America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

Issues:Veterans
June 14, 2026

ABC30 

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The City of Fresno hosted its first-ever honorable flag retirement ceremony Saturday.

It comes ahead of Flag Day on Sunday and as part of the celebrations marking 250 years of our nation's independence.

Issues:Veterans
June 12, 2026

FOX26

FRESNO, Calif. - California continues to battle the spread of invasive golden mussels, a species that experts warn could have major impacts on waterways, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the state.

FOX26 set out to answer two questions: who is leading the response to stop the species from spreading, and how often are new detections added to the state's tracking map?

Issues:Water