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Despite staffers’ arrest, Fresno’s Advance Peace picks up six-figure grant from taxpayers
Despite a deeply troubling roll-out, in which one of its staffers was arrested for conspiracy to commit two murders, Fresno’s Advance Peace initiative is still set to receive a hefty sum from taxpayers.
August 8, 2022
‘It’s an opiate addiction’: Pushback on police forces Merced to punt safety tax extension
"We keep just giving tax dollars away to public safety," one dissenting Merced lawmaker said, voting to block placement of an extension of Measure C on the November ballot.
August 8, 2022
Bakersfield inmate escaped from re-entry facility, CDCR says.
California prison officials said an inmate recently admitted to the Male Community Reentry Program in Bakersfield has walked away from custody.
August 8, 2022
Rural Calif. is helping reach Newsom’s green goals. Now, he wants an end-run around them.
Rural California counties, with lots of land, sunshine, and wind, are the focal point for massive green energy projects. Now, they're at the epicenter of statewide controversy. Here's why.
August 8, 2022
$6k trip to Stockton? Company pitches pricey river cruise between SF, Valley
For the low, low price of $6,095, you can soon call Stockton a cruise destination.
August 7, 2022
Push to confiscate cell phones at Fresno high school has parents, students up-in-arms
A proposal to have students place phones in a protective pouch, akin to those used at concerts, has drawn criticism over school safety concerns.
August 7, 2022
Feds indict ex-Sanger Police officer over on-the-job sexual assaults
The former officer, who was sworn-in to serve and protect Sanger residents in 2016, was alleged to have assaulted four women while on duty.
August 7, 2022
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
Local, state candidates report fundraising hauls ahead of Fall blitz
The latest fundraising totals have been released for local and state candidates ahead of the November election.
August 4, 2022