Arambula’s TV interview closes out prosecution case
On Thursday, Arambula and the jury sat quietly as the legislator’s famous interview with former KSEE24 anchor Evan Onstot screened before the prosecution rested its case.
Fresno, Politics
Fresno
Fresno City Manager’s notes on “Ghost Town” Council offices scrapped
Turns out City Manager Wilma Quan wrote everything she discovered about the use of, or lack thereof, Fresno City Council offices on a single Post-it Note.
Modesto, Politics
Denham takes lobby job, passes up rematch with Harder
White-shoe law firm KL Gates announced that former Rep. Jeff Denham was joining the firm as a government affairs counselor in its K Street practice.
Highlight, Modesto
Brandvold highlights “Modesto’s strength” in first State of the City
Brandvold tailored his 45-minute address around a number of major accomplishments he secured over the course of his tenure at the helm of the City.
Education, Fresno
State Center acquires property for First Responders school
The campus will merge Fresno City College’s police, fire, and EMT training programs into a singular First Responder Academy.
Education, Highlight, Visalia
Visalia Unified dismisses Superintendent Oto
Todd Oto, who has undergone 11 evaluations by the Visalia Unified board since August, will remain in the position through the last day of school on June 7.
Highlight, Local
Audit: Chowchilla prison staffer watched 2,256 YouTube videos on the job
An audit conducted by the State of California found one staffer excelling at consuming YouTube videos on the job at Valley State Prison.
Fresno, Politics
Janz’s first fundraising email names Nunes six times, Brand zero
Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz announced last week he was challenging Fresno Mayor Lee Brand in 2020, foregoing a second Congressional run.
Fresno, Politics
State Center trustee Payne facing $66,000 fine over campaign finance violations
The junior college trustee faces allegations of failing to file five straight economic interest disclosures and spending campaign cash on clothing.
Fresno, Politics
Focus on witness coaching, police procedure intensifies in Arambula trial
By the close of business Tuesday, Fresno Police Detective Kenneth Dodd, Arambula’s six-year-old daughter, one Dailey Elementary teacher, and two school office managers had completed their testimony.
