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Bill to keep Fresno bars open until 4 a.m. passes Calif. Senate
A bill that could extend closing times at bars to 4 a.m. in a variety of cities, including Fresno, cleared the California State Senate floor on Tuesday.
May 21, 2019
Fresno artist-turned-arms dealer arrested for illegal arms sales
Fresno native Ara Dolarian is alleged to have sold $8.5 million in arms to Nigeria without approval from the U.S. State Department
May 20, 2019
Brand to forgo second term. Dyer, Chavez join Mayoral battle
Following Brand's announcement, two new contenders emerge: Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer and Fresno City Councilman Luis Chavez.
May 20, 2019
Tackling homelessness? There’s more to it than just money.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes increased funding to fight homelessness, the City of Fresno has to reckon with bigger needs: people on the ground.
May 19, 2019
Arambula acquitted of child cruelty charge, DA upholds decision to file
After four-plus hours of deliberation on Thursday, a Fresno County jury rendered a “not guilty” verdict on the…
May 16, 2019
Buttigieg to host June presidential town hall in Fresno
The South Bend, Ind. Mayor is headed to Fresno in June for a televised town hall with MSNBC.
May 15, 2019
Attorneys jostle over “Jekyll and Hyde,” send Arambula case to the jury
In his closing argument, Prosecutor Steve Wright portrayed Asm. Joaquin Arambula as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, becoming the focal point of closing arguments.
May 16, 2019
Arambula speaks: Spanking was first time, contradicts TV interviews
Joaquin Arambula issued his first words since a round of televised interviews on Dec. 12. On the stand, he would contradict statements in those interviews.
May 15, 2019
Acquiring parks grants lays bare Fresno’s current state of affairs on parks
While the City of Fresno prepares to restore and build parks with grant funding, there might be a need for greater stability at the Parks Department, too.
May 14, 2019
Arambula trial pivots to focus on the family
Hanging over Arambula's trial on Monday: questioning of the individual accused of witness coaching and videos of the parents disciplining their kids.
May 15, 2019