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Clovis hires Briana Parra as new City Clerk
Parra heads to Clovis after spending years as the Assistant City Clerk in Fresno.
June 4, 2024
Fresno predicting high times for cannabis sales tax revenue in 2025
While previous projections have failed to materialize, City Hall is expecting an increase of over 200 percent in cannabis sales tax revenue.
June 3, 2024
Ex-Fresno Co. employee accused of stealing nearly $100k in EBT benefits
Desiree Ortiz could spend nearly a decade behind bars if convicted.
June 3, 2024
South Fresno residents call for delay in installing Cesar Chavez Blvd. signage
Fresno has started the process to rename three streets in south Fresno after UFW co-founder Cesar Chavez.
June 3, 2024
Fong to officially join Congress on Monday
Speaker Mike Johnson will welcome Fong to the U.S. Capitol with a swearing in ceremony.
May 31, 2024
Dyer, Karbassi appeal rejection of northwest Fresno apartment complex
Fresno could face millions in fines and a lawsuit if the city does not approve the project.
May 31, 2024
A family affair? Valley Senator alleges powerful Modesto political family conspired to secure $5mil in budget funds
Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil alleged that Stanislaus Supervisor Channce Condit conspired with his father (and her former chief of staff) to secure $5 million in state dollars for improvements in his district. Now the funds are on ice.
May 30, 2024
Visalia to offer free pet adoptions for Adopt-a-Pet Day
The city’s animal services organization is waiving adoption fees on Saturday as part of a statewide effort.
May 29, 2024
Danish national sentenced after traveling to Fresno to sexually abuse a child
The Danish man was apprehended when he arrived in Fresno after months of talking with an undercover agent about his desire to engage in pedophilia.
May 29, 2024
Vince Fong is headed to Washington. What’s that mean for his Assembly seat?
While Vince Fong resigned from the Assembly, he will still appear on the November ballot for his old seat, potentially leaving voters without a representative in Sacramento for several months.
May 29, 2024