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Jack Hannah, Sons of San Joaquin co-founder, dead at 88
Jack Hannah, a co-founder of award-winning Western band The Sons of the San Joaquin, passed Sunday after a brief bout of an illness, his family announced.
July 31, 2022
$4mil Mega Millions ticket sold in Fresno
A Fresno grocery store sold a big-winner, just not the biggest winner on Friday night.
July 31, 2022
New docs shed light on Fresno Ex-City Attorney’s view of alleged extortion
Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan reportedly referred to the council president as, “a little pissant millennial” in a conversation with Fresno's City Manager.
July 31, 2022
Fresno strikes six-figure settlement with victim over assault by police officer
The 2019 altercation wherein a Fresno Police officer punched a teen seven times was considered a violation of department policy by the city's independent auditor.
July 28, 2022
In speedy fashion, Fowler taps familiar name as police chief. The hiring isn’t controversy-free.
In the stretch of less than a month, the City of Fowler has seen its volunteer fire department summarily sacked and a new police chief appointed.
July 25, 2022
Fresno closes deal, takes ownership of Tower Theatre
After a nearly two-year-long legal and political battle, Fresno's historic Tower Theatre finally has a new owner: the taxpayer.
July 24, 2022
Fresno City Council places veterans tax measure on November ballot
A sales tax measure to provide services and restore and build facilities for veterans living in Fresno is headed to the November ballot.
July 21, 2022
In wake of school attacks, Fresno school districts seek to beef up campus security
Fresno area middle school used to host police officers to keep campuses safe. After a two-year absence, they're coming back. Here's where.
July 20, 2022
It’s one of Fresno’s first-to-open weed stores. It’s also suing city leaders. Here’s why.
After years of waiting, Fresno's first two retail cannabis shops opened for business. Despite that, one of them is still slugging it out in court over a missed opportunity.
July 19, 2022
Backlash swells over Valley Children’s $10mil deal to name Bulldog Stadium
The pricey move by the nonprofit children's hospital has prompted a backlash on social media and across the community that some say will make them think twice before donating again.
July 19, 2022