MaryAlice Kaloostian, longtime Valley State Senate staffer, passes
MaryAlice Kaloostian, a longtime Fresno County political staffer who worked for three straight California State Senators, passed away on Thursday, …
Fresno, Politics
Education, Fresno
Fresno Unified trustee Islas bemoans DA investigation into residency
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office met with the Fresno Unified trustee on Friday. Following the meeting, Islas tweeted she was cleared.
Fresno, Politics
New Fresno Co. transportation plan sets up jobs vision battle for Mayor’s race
Officials at the Fresno Council of Governments are busy helping rebuild the regional transportation network for the 21st century. I’m guessing …
Fresno, Politics
Arambula’s TV interview closes out prosecution case
On Thursday, Arambula and the jury sat quietly as the legislator’s famous interview with former KSEE24 anchor Evan Onstot screened before the prosecution rested its case.
Fresno
Fresno City Manager’s notes on “Ghost Town” Council offices scrapped
Turns out City Manager Wilma Quan wrote everything she discovered about the use of, or lack thereof, Fresno City Council offices on a single Post-it Note.
Modesto, Politics
Denham takes lobby job, passes up rematch with Harder
White-shoe law firm KL Gates announced that former Rep. Jeff Denham was joining the firm as a government affairs counselor in its K Street practice.
Highlight, Modesto
Brandvold highlights “Modesto’s strength” in first State of the City
Brandvold tailored his 45-minute address around a number of major accomplishments he secured over the course of his tenure at the helm of the City.
Education, Fresno
State Center acquires property for First Responders school
The campus will merge Fresno City College’s police, fire, and EMT training programs into a singular First Responder Academy.
Education, Highlight, Visalia/Tulare
Visalia Unified dismisses Superintendent Oto
Todd Oto, who has undergone 11 evaluations by the Visalia Unified board since August, will remain in the position through the last day of school on June 7.
Highlight, Local
Audit: Chowchilla prison staffer watched 2,256 YouTube videos on the job
An audit conducted by the State of California found one staffer excelling at consuming YouTube videos on the job at Valley State Prison.
