While Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes increased funding to fight homelessness, the City of Fresno has to reckon with bigger needs: people on the ground.
Arambula acquitted of child cruelty charge, DA upholds decision to file
After four-plus hours of deliberation on Thursday, a Fresno County jury rendered a “not guilty” verdict on the single count …
Buttigieg to host June presidential town hall in Fresno
The South Bend, Ind. Mayor is headed to Fresno in June for a televised town hall with MSNBC.
Attorneys jostle over “Jekyll and Hyde,” send Arambula case to the jury
In his closing argument, Prosecutor Steve Wright portrayed Asm. Joaquin Arambula as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, becoming the focal point of closing arguments.
Arambula speaks: Spanking was first time, contradicts TV interviews
Joaquin Arambula issued his first words since a round of televised interviews on Dec. 12. On the stand, he would contradict statements in those interviews.
Acquiring parks grants lays bare Fresno’s current state of affairs on parks
While the City of Fresno prepares to restore and build parks with grant funding, there might be a need for greater stability at the Parks Department, too.
Arambula trial pivots to focus on the family
Hanging over Arambula’s trial on Monday: questioning of the individual accused of witness coaching and videos of the parents disciplining their kids.
Esparza eyes expanding audit committee’s role in City financial reviews
Amid a number of ongoing audits by the City of Fresno, Councilman Nelson Esparza wants the city’s Finance and Audit Committee to play a bigger role.
Arambula defense recasts case as good father against “drama queen” daughter
Family and friends testified to Arambula’s character and lightly discredit his 7-year-old daughter’s version of events leading up to her facial injury.
MaryAlice Kaloostian, longtime Valley State Senate staffer, passes
MaryAlice Kaloostian, a longtime Fresno County political staffer who worked for three straight California State Senators, passed away on Thursday, …
