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New Fresno Judge Baloian Uses Experience on Both Sides of Legal Table

Melissa Baloian wanted to be an FBI agent when she was growing up. She stuck with law, but became a lawyer instead. “When I went in...

New Fresno Judge Baloian Uses Experience on Both Sides of Legal Table

Melissa Baloian wanted to be an FBI agent when she was growing up. She stuck with law, but became a lawyer instead. “When I went in...

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Dyer Doesn’t Use Veto on Controversial Smoke Shop Ordinance

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer declined to veto a city council ordinance that will regulate smoke and vaping shops. When Dyer did not turn in a ...

/ 7 days ago

Arias Criticizes Smittcamp Over Lack of Drug, Homeless Arrests

Miguel Arias has a habit of criticizing Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp while delivering his city council reports. He did so ...

/ 2 weeks ago

Smoke Shop Owners Vow Lawsuit After Fresno Passes Regulations

An association representing smoke shop owners plans to file a lawsuit after the Fresno City Council approved regulations that could drastica...

/ 2 weeks ago

What’s Next for Fresno Smoke Shop Ordinance: Lawsuit, Veto, Override?

The city of Fresno is bracing for a lawsuit after passing tighter regulations on smoke shops and vape stores. The 4-1 vote — with one abs...

/ 3 weeks ago

Clovis Awards Recycling Contract Amid Controversy

Mid Valley Disposal will provide recycling services for Clovis after all. After pausing two months to consider other plans and bids, the ...

/ 3 weeks ago

Clovis Reconsiders Recycling Vote. Will a Campaign Contribution Matter?

A 10-year recycling contract is once again under consideration in Clovis. The city council on Monday will consider awarding the $5.5 mill...

/ 4 weeks ago

Selma City Manager Says His Firing Was ‘Purely Politically Motivated’

The city of Selma fired its city manager Fernando Santillan with cause at its meeting last night. By a 4-1 vote in closed session, Santil...

/ 4 weeks ago

Fresno City Council Opposes Parole for the ‘Tower Rapist’

The Fresno City Council wants the Tower Rapist to stay in prison. Rudolph Martin Acosta has been in prison since 1992, serving 78 years a...

/ 1 month ago

‘Independent’ Vang Starts Work as New Fresno Councilmember. Cancels Tavlian Contract.

Moments before her husband took his seat as Fresno’s newest city councilmember, May Lee admitted she had nerves. After all, she endure...

/ 1 month ago

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Fresno Man Facing Multiple Charges After Violent Freeway Pursuit and Shooting

A former Porterville librarian, Vikki Ann Cervantes, 50, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly friend over the course of a year while managing her finances. (Shutterstock)
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Former Porterville Librarian Accused of Stealing Thousands From Elderly Friend

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As Fresno Files First Case, Maxwell Vows to Protect Wage Theft Unit

Fowler police and sheriff’s deputies arrested two residents Monday, May 12, 2025, after finding illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen property during a search of their home. (Fowler PD)
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Fowler Felon Jailed After Officers Find Assault Rifle, Drugs in Home Search

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Young People Drive Fresno to CA’s Top Job Growth: Wells Fargo Study

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, far left, looks on from the defense table with his attorneys, as a prospective juror, far right, answers questions posed by Judge Arun Subramanian, center, at Manhattan federal court, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
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Judge Rejects Claim That Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Treated Differently Because of His Race

Singer Tory Lanez returns to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center for his trial, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP File)
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Rapper Tory Lanez Attacked at a California Prison as He Serves Time for Megan Thee Stallion Shooting

A fire has shut down all southbound lanes of I-5 at Grapevine Road on Monday, May 12, 2025, prompting major traffic delays as crews work to extinguish the flames. (CHP)
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Grapevine Fire Forces Full Closure of Southbound I-5

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