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Oakhurst man sentenced for pepper-spraying U.S. Capitol Police officer amid Jan. 6 breach
The purported Proud Boys member pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the 2021 riot in April. Here's how a Federal judge handled his punishment.
August 7, 2022
Fresno State stadium tax backers submit signatures. Will voters get a chance to weigh-in?
Backers hoping to upgrade Fresno State's aging football stadium are one step closer to getting a verdict from voters.
August 4, 2022
More sexual misconduct cases emerge at Fresno State
The California State University system continues to wrestle with additional revelations of Title IX complaints following former chancellor Joseph Castro's resignation this year.
August 3, 2022
Report: Martinez, Fresno Co. Board of Education member, faces DUI charges
Another Central Valley Democrat is in hot water over drinking and driving.
August 3, 2022
Former top Fresno lawyer disputes “pissant” comment, points to work boosting Dem councilmembers
Former Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan is speaking out in a big way for the first time since extortion allegations were levied against Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza.
August 1, 2022
Jack Hannah, Sons of San Joaquin co-founder, dead at 88
Jack Hannah, a co-founder of award-winning Western band The Sons of the San Joaquin, passed Sunday after a brief bout of an illness, his family announced.
July 31, 2022
$4mil Mega Millions ticket sold in Fresno
A Fresno grocery store sold a big-winner, just not the biggest winner on Friday night.
July 31, 2022
New docs shed light on Fresno Ex-City Attorney’s view of alleged extortion
Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan reportedly referred to the council president as, “a little pissant millennial” in a conversation with Fresno's City Manager.
July 31, 2022
Fresno strikes six-figure settlement with victim over assault by police officer
The 2019 altercation wherein a Fresno Police officer punched a teen seven times was considered a violation of department policy by the city's independent auditor.
July 28, 2022
In speedy fashion, Fowler taps familiar name as police chief. The hiring isn’t controversy-free.
In the stretch of less than a month, the City of Fowler has seen its volunteer fire department summarily sacked and a new police chief appointed.
July 25, 2022