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
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.
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.
Highlight, Politics
Newsom continues Valley charm offensive during Maddy gala
During the Maddy Institute’s 20th anniversary celebration, Gov. Gavin Newsom renewed a call to focus on the San Joaquin Valley.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Arambula’s daughter takes the stand on first day of child cruelty trial
Amid allegations of witness coaching, the seven-year-old recounted the events with Asm. Joaquin Arambula that led to a bruise on her face.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Janz enters Fresno Mayor’s race with questions on issues, experience, DA work
With a backdrop of supporters, Janz spent much of his announcement working to draw a sharp contrast with incumbent Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
Modesto, Politics
O’Rourke holds closed roundtable in Modesto, tours Modesto Junior College
Democratic Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke made his sole Central Valley stop in Modesto on Monday. O’Rourke held a private policy …
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Prosecutor Janz files for Fresno Mayoral bid
After months of mulling, Andrew Janz is taking a pass on a rematch with Devin Nunes and focusing on Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.
