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.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
Fresno, Highlight
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.
Education, Merced
Regents name Brostrom as UC Merced interim chancellor
The UC Regents approved Nathan Brostrom, currently the University of California Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve at UC Merced.
Local
Feds cancel $929mil in high-speed rail funds
In its announcement, the Feds said that California’s high-speed rail program failed to comply with its 2010 agreement and make reasonable progress.
Fresno, Highlight, Politics
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 single count …
Highlight, Modesto
Trump salutes Newman officer Ronil Singh, family praises President at memorial event
President Trump paid homage to fallen Newman Police Cpl. Ronil Singh during the National Peace Officers’ Memorial in Washington.
Fresno, Politics
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.
Fresno, Politics
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.
Politics
Twitter pushes for dismissal in Nunes suit, cites violation of terms of service
The tech company asked a Virginia court to dismiss the $250 million lawsuit, arguing that Nunes should have sued it in San Francisco.
Fresno, Politics
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.
