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Historic palm and pine landmark to be removed in 2025
Madera County’s historic landmark on Highway 99 representing the midpoint of California will be removed due to lane expansion next year.
Bredefeld claps back at homeless, enablers: get off drugs, take responsibility
Routine bellyaching from homeless and their handlers drew a tongue lashing from one Fresno lawmaker on Thursday.
FDA approves first menthol-flavored e-cigarette
It’s a move designed to help adult smokers quit regular cigarettes.
Fresno lawmakers to vote on garbage rate increases next week
Rejecting the rate increases could result in a drop in services that the city currently provides.
Delano rent control measure fails due to invalid signatures
Organizers hoping to place the rent control measure on the November ballot ended up about 150 signatures short.
Fresno OKs balanced budget after facing $47mil deficit
Despite some concern over not putting more money into the already overfunded firefighter pension system, the city council wrapped up the relatively controversy-free process on Thursday.
Man charged with sexual assault at Yosemite
The former employee is being accused of sexually assaulting a coworker.
Fresno businessmen found guilty in wide-ranging pension fraud scheme
A former Fresno City Council candidate and Parlier city manager was one of the businessmen found guilty in federal court.
Porterville launches zero-fare transit program
The program will allow the city to study and plan for future services.
Four arrested in Tulare County for firearms, drugs felonies
Law enforcement seized a large number of guns, ammunition and drugs from the suspects.
