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Bakersfield Monsignor Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

April 25, 2019

A popular Catholic monsignor in Bakersfield is on paid administrative leave following an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in Firebaugh. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced the suspensi...

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Feds Accuse Fresno Group Home CEO of Insurance Fraud

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April 24, 2019

The founder and CEO of a Fresno group home has been indicted for allegedly defrauding insurance companies. A federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment earlier this month against Orlando Gillam, 4...

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Dems Want to Kill Independent Contracting Work in California

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April 24, 2019

For those Californians trying to make a few extra dollars driving a limo or rideshare car, cutting hair, taking a teacher’s aide position, teaching yoga, or spending weekends refereeing youth soccer and basebal...

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DA Smittcamp: Newsom Death Penalty Moratorium Is a Disgrace

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April 24, 2019

Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp joined three other California district attorneys to author an op-ed for CNN. In the piece, they state their strong opposition to Gov. Gavin Newsom's death penal...

Calwa Celebrates! Kaiser Permanente to Build New Community Pool.

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April 23, 2019

The sights and sounds of children swimming will return to Calwa Park for the first time in many years. Kaiser Permanente Fresno announced Tuesday morning that it is funding the construction of a new pool at ...

Trump Tried to Seize Control of Mueller Probe, Report Says

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April 18, 2019

WASHINGTON — Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal ...

Barr’s Full Statement on Mueller Report

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April 18, 2019

Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to derail Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election, Muller could not conclusively determine that Trump had committ...

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West-Side Water Ticks Up to 65% of Allocation. Is It Too Little, Too Late?

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April 17, 2019

The heavy rains and snow falling on California this year are enabling the Bureau of Reclamation to boost water deliveries to growers on the west side of Fresno County. "This announcement begs the questio...

Clovis Mayor Answers Housing Commissioner: We Welcome All

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April 17, 2019

Clovis leaders are pushing back against comments made by a Fresno Housing Authority board member who questioned the agency's first-ever project in their city. Terra Brusseau serves on the 14-member Fresno Ho...

BizFed’s Wish List for Newsom: Help on Water, Taxes, Immigration

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April 16, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom should focus on water access and reliability, taxes, and immigration, according to a poll of BizFed Central Valley members. "Understanding how policies actually affect bus...

California Closer to First-in-US Rules on Police Shootings

Some Horse Advocates Buck at New Plan to Save Wild Mustangs

Tesla Posts Surprisingly Large 1Q Loss as Sales Slump 31%

California Approves Free Phones, Internet for Foster Youth

How’s the Economy? Count the Cranes to Find Out.

California’s War on Plastic Pollution Targets Tiny Hotel Toiletries

Calif. Cities Devastated by Wildfires Face New Challenge: Benzene in Water

Mapping US Counties Where Traffic Air Pollution Hurts Kids the Most

How Do NFL Players Make a Difference? They Donate Their Cleats.

Attorneys for Patriots Owner Set to Challenge Sex Video

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Poised to Topple Box-Office Records

San Jose Scores 4 Goals in 4 Minutes, Then Wins Game 7 in OT

Time for Yosemite and Humanity to Take a Break?

Opinion: Date Rape Isn’t a Violent Crime in California. Seriously

Walters: School Spending Popular, Taxes Not so Much

Law Enforcement Backs Down on Deadly Force Standard—For Now, Anyway

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

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Bakersfield Monsignor Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Feds Accuse Fresno Group Home CEO of Insurance Fraud

Dems Want to Kill Independent Contracting Work in California

DA Smittcamp: Newsom Death Penalty Moratorium Is a Disgrace

Calwa Celebrates! Kaiser Permanente to Build New Community Pool.

Trump Tried to Seize Control of Mueller Probe, Report Says

Barr’s Full Statement on Mueller Report

West-Side Water Ticks Up to 65% of Allocation. Is It Too Little, Too Late?

Clovis Mayor Answers Housing Commissioner: We Welcome All

BizFed’s Wish List for Newsom: Help on Water, Taxes, Immigration

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