Janz’s first fundraising email names Nunes six times, Brand zero
Fresno County prosecutor Andrew Janz announced last week he was challenging Fresno Mayor Lee Brand in 2020, foregoing a second Congressional run.
Fresno, Politics
Fresno, Politics
State Center trustee Payne facing $66,000 fine over campaign finance violations
The junior college trustee faces allegations of failing to file five straight economic interest disclosures and spending campaign cash on clothing.
Fresno, Politics
Focus on witness coaching, police procedure intensifies in Arambula trial
By the close of business Tuesday, Fresno Police Detective Kenneth Dodd, Arambula’s six-year-old daughter, one Dailey Elementary teacher, and two school office managers had completed their testimony.
Highlight, Local
Abuse advocacy group names 23 Fresno-area priests accused of abuse
SNAP, an advocacy group for abuse survivors, released the list of accused priests that had not been included on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno’s list.
Highlight, Politics
Newsom continues Valley charm offensive during Maddy gala
During the Maddy Institute’s 20th anniversary celebration, Gov. Gavin Newsom renewed a call to focus on the San Joaquin Valley.
Education, Visalia/Tulare
Visalia Unified preps two new, specialized schools to address behavior problems
With much of the ire directed at the district’s behavior policy, Visalia Unified has considered stronger moves to restore balance on its campuses.
Fresno
Brand issues first veto over City Council office space grab
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand issued the first veto of his tenure, rejecting a move to reassign office space held by staff of the City Manager to the City Council.
Merced
Suspected killer of Ethan Morse, ex-Merced DA’s son, identified
The suspected killer of Ethan Morse, son of ex-Merced DA Larry Morse, was identified as 26-year-old Dagoberto Penaloza by the Atwater Police.
Visalia/Tulare
Sewell takes temporary helm of Visalia FD
Doyle Sewell is coming out of retirement to take the interim chief position. He last served as a battalion chief with Visalia Fire from 1999 to 2015.
Fresno
Friction may push Fresno City Hall into an internal legal power struggle
A memo over the powers of the Fresno City Council and the City Attorney may force Mayor Lee Brand’s team to seek its own independent legal advice.
