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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
Adventist Health, Anthem Blue Cross agree to extra time to negotiate
Negotiations between insurance giant Anthem Blue Cross and Adventist Health appear fruitless with mere hours before patients could lose access to their local hospital.
July 18, 2022
Fresno Co. DA charges Nelson Esparza with felony over extortion attempt
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza was re-elected to his seat in early June. Now, Fresno prosecutors are charging him over an attempted extortion of Fresno's ex-City Attorney.
July 18, 2022
Homelessness is up in Fresno, Madera – but not on the streets. Here’s why.
Homelessness surged during the coronavirus pandemic. New figures show how the pandemic and a mountain of spending have changed the scourge locally.
July 14, 2022