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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.
May 8, 2019
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.
May 8, 2019
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.
May 9, 2019
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.
May 6, 2019
Friction may push Fresno City Hall into an internal legal power struggle
A memo over the powers of the Fresno City Council and the City Attorney may force Mayor Lee Brand's team to seek its own independent legal advice.
May 6, 2019
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.
May 4, 2019
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.
May 2, 2019
On track: Southwest Fresno BMX track finally set for construction
After a year on the drawing board, a BMX track is about to get built at Mary Ella Brown Community Center.
May 2, 2019
Fresno City Council approves move to cut liquor stores
Among other things, the unanimously-approved measure caps new liquor store licenses, create an inspection program for stores, and limit window advertising.
May 1, 2019
Fresno City Council pads meetings with more ceremonial proclamations
When does City Hall’s desire to honor worthy Fresnans turn into an abuse of Fresnans’ time? The City Council is about to find out.
May 1, 2019