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State sues Fresno County over DA, Sheriff’s election
Fresno County argues that holding elections for district attorney and sheriff during non-presidential years allows for more local issues to come to the forefront and keeps costs down for local candidates.
July 26, 2024
Hurtado voices support for Prop 47 reform
The Bakersfield Democrat is breaking from her party to push for higher penalties for crime.
July 26, 2024
Fresno to bring back anti-camping ordinance to deal with homeless
Homeless people camping out in Fresno who refuse to move will face fines and jail time.
July 26, 2024
Proposed northwest Fresno apartment complex rejected by city council
Dozens of neighbors spoke out against the project at Thursday's hearing.
July 26, 2024
Brandau pitches anti-camping ordinance for unincorporated Fresno County
Following a Supreme Court ruling last month, Fresno County can now legally sweep homeless encampments on public property. A new ordinance aims to set the framework.
July 25, 2024
Fresno lawmakers reject pot shop near Fresno Fairgrounds
The southeast Fresno weed dispensary has been a trouble source since it accidentally sought to open in a sensitive use area across from a soon-to-be opened high school.
July 25, 2024
Community group rolls out advertisement opposing Cesar Chavez Blvd. renaming
Fresno is in the process of renaming three streets after Cesar Chavez.
July 24, 2024
Valadao, Republicans press Newsom on goal to end oil and gas production
Republican lawmakers fear that Newsom’s goal to move away from fossil fuels will pose a national security threat to the state’s military bases.
July 24, 2024
Report: Crawdaddy’s up for sale to the right buyer
Crawdaddy’s owner Keith Korsgaden is looking to sell the restaurant to someone who wants to operate it the same way he has.
July 24, 2024
A Fresno weed shop changed hands. Now, a smoke cloud of legal headaches could shut it down.
An unusual acquisition of a Fresno cannabis dispensary has authorities studying the sudden firing of its workforce, wage theft, and the lead-up to the business' sale.
July 23, 2024