Pappas forced to file Ch. 7 Creditors have forced local media mogul Harry J. Pappas into a personal bankruptcy filing -- an unusual move that threatens his effort to save Visalia-based Pappas Telecasting Companies from financial disaster.
Taking a chance on Calif. lottery SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Schwarzenegger on Wednesday proposed to close the state's $15.2 billion budget gap by borrowing against the state lottery and making major cuts to health and social service programs.
Clovis bars twins from graduating Clovis Unified has said it will bar twins Alyssa and Amanda Reta from participating in graduation ceremonies at Buchanan High School because they have not earned a diploma -- but a state official says the district is wrong.
FUSD trustees approve fee boost for developers Developers will pay higher fees to the Fresno Unified School District for all new homes and commercial projects built within the district's boundaries, trustees said Wednesday.