Harder’s latest bill: scholarships for children of fallen officers
The latest legislative offering from Rep. Josh Harder (D-Turlock) is putting an emotional north Valley killing back in the spotlight. …
Local
Fresno
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.
Fresno, Politics
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.
Fresno
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.
Education, Merced
UC Merced chancellor Leland steps down
Dorothy Leland, the third chancellor for the University of California, Merced, announced on Monday she was stepping down effective Aug. 15.
Highlight, Politics
Ethics complaint filed against Cox citing failed reporting of business ties
The complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics calls for a probe into Rep. TJ Cox’s failure to disclose business interests and improper tax benefits.
Fresno, Politics
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.
Fresno, Politics
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, …
Education, Fresno
Fresno Unified trustee Islas bemoans DA investigation into residency
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office met with the Fresno Unified trustee on Friday. Following the meeting, Islas tweeted she was cleared.
Fresno, Politics
New Fresno Co. transportation plan sets up jobs vision battle for Mayor’s race
Officials at the Fresno Council of Governments are busy helping rebuild the regional transportation network for the 21st century. I’m guessing …
