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Brand vetoes controversial gang stipend, Immigrant Affairs funding proposals
The moves come amid five other line-item vetoes to the roughly $1.3 billion 2020 budget approved by the Fresno City Council.
July 8, 2019
Cox exits from Canadian gold mining firm
Constellation Mines, Ltd. filed paperwork to remove Cox from the company one week after The Sun reported on Cox's investment solicitations in 2012.
July 3, 2019
Fresno Co. Sheriff’s deputy shot in Tollhouse, suspect arrested
A Fresno County Sheriff's deputy answering a call over a property boundary dispute near Tollhouse was shot in the leg, the Fresno Sheriff's Office said.
July 2, 2019
Calif. leaders split over Trump’s possible homelessness intervention
While Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed back at President Trump's comments, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appears ready to work with the Feds on homelessness.
July 2, 2019
Esmeralda Soria’s quiet campaign to oust Costa grows louder
The Fresno City Councilwoman has solicited political consultants, purchased a website, and held meetings in D.C. ahead of challenging Rep. Jim Costa.
June 30, 2019
Searching for “heartbeat of farmers,” Ag Secretary Perdue addresses trade fears
With a NAFTA replacement on the table, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and Reps. Jim Costa, TJ Cox, Josh Harder, and Doug LaMalfa heard an earful from farmers.
June 28, 2019
Fresno City Council approves $1.3bil budget, raises for police officers
With a few controversial additions, Fresno's City Council OK'd the budget. Now, Mayor Lee Brand is set to look at, and possibly veto, portions of the budget
June 27, 2019
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” returns to TV with debut in Clovis
After seven years off the air, television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is rebooting and will film its debut episode in Clovis.
June 26, 2019
Bakersfield student alleges ICE arrested him after reading poem criticizing agency
A Bakersfield College student twice arrested by ICE is suing the agency, alleging that his most recent arrest was in direct response to a critical poem.
June 25, 2019
Miss California competition returns to Fresno
Forty-one contestants from across the Golden State arrived in Fresno on Monday to kick off the 25th straight Miss California competition in the city.
June 24, 2019