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Oakhurst man sentenced to life in prison for triple murder
Andrew Hammond was convicted for murdering three people in 2020 and 2022.
June 27, 2024
Fresno City Council ends call-in public comment over Zoom
The rule that came into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic is no more.
June 27, 2024
Fresno lawmakers approve residential garbage rate hike
The rate to collect garbage throughout Fresno will increase by a significant amount over the next five years.
June 27, 2024
Fresno County investigating suspected botulism outbreak
Health officials warn everyone to follow all health guidelines when canning foods in order to prevent botulism from occurring.
June 26, 2024
Balderrama resigns as Fresno’s Chief of Police over “poor discretion” in affair with officer’s wife
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White discussed how investigators reached conclusions that led to Balderrama’s resignation.
June 25, 2024
Dyer gives Canelo Alvarez key to the city
Alvarez was presented with the award during the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s gala.
June 24, 2024
Bredefeld claps back at homeless, enablers: get off drugs, take responsibility
Routine bellyaching from homeless and their handlers drew a tongue lashing from one Fresno lawmaker on Thursday.
June 22, 2024
FDA approves first menthol-flavored e-cigarette
It’s a move designed to help adult smokers quit regular cigarettes.
June 21, 2024
Fresno lawmakers to vote on garbage rate increases next week
Rejecting the rate increases could result in a drop in services that the city currently provides.
June 21, 2024
Fresno OKs balanced budget after facing $47mil deficit
Despite some concern over not putting more money into the already overfunded firefighter pension system, the city council wrapped up the relatively controversy-free process on Thursday.
June 20, 2024