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Fresno hires search firm to find next police chief
The city will hold four virtual community meetings this month to hear what Fresno residents want from the next chief.
Former employees at Fresno cannabis dispensary file lawsuit after being let go
A cannabis employees union is also asking Fresno to investigate the sale of the dispensary.
Former Arvin High employee sentenced to prison for making explosives
The former employee used Instagram to sell explosives to people living in other states.
Porterville man busted for 3D-printing claymore mine
The man may serve up to a decade in prison for manufacturing explosives.
Former Kern County Republican treasurer pleads guilty to bank fraud
The former treasurer stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Kern County Republican Central Committee.
Clovis approves transition from at-large to district elections
The city was facing down a lawsuit that could have cost millions of dollars to defend – and likely be unsuccessful – if it didn’t make the change.
Fresno sued by firefighters, retirees for skipping pension contributions increase to offset swelling deficit
Staring down a $47 million budget deficit with potential staffing cuts, Fresno chose to not increase the amount by which it is overfunding the Fire Department's retirement system. Now the city faces a lawsuit over that decision.
Developer sues city over northwest Fresno apartment rejection
Fresno rejected a proposed apartment complex after dozens of neighbors flocked to City Hall in opposition. Now the city is being sued for allegedly violating state housing laws.
Superior Dairy listed for sale as owner set to retire
Superior Dairy is up for sale for the first time in 95 years, with the family hoping to sell to someone who will keep it running for another century.
Calif. Supreme Court to hold hearing in Fresno
The hearing provides an opportunity for students from local schools to learn about California’s judicial process.
