Dorothy Leland, the third chancellor for the University of California, Merced, announced on Monday she was stepping down effective Aug. 15.
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.
California moves to ban ag pesticide used for almonds, citrus, grapes
Growers have responded saying that the decision is putting them behind foreign competitors, where the pesticide is freely used, and the ban was based on flawed research.
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.
Sun-Maid chief challenges Seinfeld to ride raisin harvester before tour stop
Sun-Maid knows how to take a joke.
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.
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.
Abuse advocacy group names 23 Fresno-area priests accused of abuse
SNAP, an advocacy group for abuse survivors, released the list of accused priests that had not been included on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno’s list.
Brand issues first veto over City Council office space grab
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand issued the first veto of his tenure, rejecting a move to reassign office space held by staff of the City Manager to the City Council.
Suspected killer of Ethan Morse, ex-Merced DA’s son, identified
The suspected killer of Ethan Morse, son of ex-Merced DA Larry Morse, was identified as 26-year-old Dagoberto Penaloza by the Atwater Police.