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Balderrama: Affair with officer’s wife “wouldn’t make news” if I wasn’t chief.
Paco Balderrama spoke to reporters for the first time since he has been publicly accused of having an affair with an officer's wife.
June 12, 2024
Madera issues local emergency over sewer break, sinkhole
The city is asking residents to limit their water use in order to not overload the sewage system.
June 11, 2024
Balderrama pens apology, omits carrying on affair with officer’s wife
Paco Balderrama sent an apology message to the Fresno Police Department, but did not admit to having an affair with the wife of one of his own officers.
June 10, 2024
Internal Poll: Bredefeld posts 22-point lead over Brandau in heated Fresno Supervisor battle
The Fresno City Council member dominated a four-man field in the March Primary, leading an incumbent by nearly 10 points. Polling shows he could get stronger in November.
June 10, 2024
Fresno Police Chief carried on multi-year affair with officer’s wife
The City of Fresno sought to cast an affair by Police Chief Paco Balderrama as being benign in nature. The most critical, unreported fact may undermine his command of Fresno's Police Department.
June 10, 2024
George Lopez walks out of Eagle Mountain casino gig early. The casino’s not laughing.
The stand-up comedian walked off the stage 30 minutes early due to alleged hecklers, prompting a round of finger-pointing between his team and Eagle Mountain Casino.
June 8, 2024
Visalia LGBTQ center to receive major grant
Grant funding will be used to help combat the spread of HIV.
June 7, 2024
Scrivner’s restraining order hearing delayed, criminal investigation continues
Zack Scrivner is not allowed to contact his wife or children until at least December.
June 6, 2024
Former Fresno sleep clinic owner sentenced to prison for fraud
Jeremy Gober committed over $1.5 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal.
June 6, 2024
Coalition urges Riverside Sheriff Bianco to run for governor
While Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has not announced any plans to campaign, dozens of elected officials are calling on him to run for California's highest position.
June 6, 2024