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Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno to file for bankruptcy, faces over 150 claims of abuse
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is filing for bankruptcy to deal with the 150-plus claims of abuse in an equitable manner.
Taxpayers spent $200k trying to tie up Bredefeld, Chavez campaign war chests, Fresno Co. says.
The two Fresno lawmakers overcame an effort by Fresno County's Supervisors to tie up six-figure campaign war chests ahead of the March Primary.
Visalia weighs cannabis tax as medical marijuana mandate looms
California could force cities like Visalia to allow cannabis dispensaries to operate. Visalia is looking to get ahead of the game and have a tax in place just in case.
Duarte’s local focus, pragmatism has made his case for a second term
From water issues to delivering resources to the oft-forgotten westside of the San Joaquin Valley, Rep. John Duarte (R–Modesto) has earned his stripes and a second term, writes William Bourdeau.
Fresno wants to regulate where trucks can drive. It’s getting complicated.
Regulating where heavy trucks can drive may seem simple, but a draft map is generating heartburn across Fresno.
Fresno man charged with throwing meth into Mendota prison yard
The Fresno man allegedly threw the methamphetamine over the prison fence in broad daylight.
Visalia man indicted for firearms trafficking
He could spend up to 10 years behind bars if convicted.
California Republicans push Newsom to suspend gas tax increase
California gas tax is set to rise to nearly 60 cents per gallon this summer.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport to conduct emergency test
The emergency test is conducted once every three years.
Catholic Diocese of Fresno to ordain six priests
The largest class the diocese has had in six decades comes amid a severe priest shortage in the U.S.
