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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...

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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No Joke. Jay Leno Helps Fresno Legislator Advance Car Bill

“Tonight Show” legend Jay Leno is teaming up with a a state legislator representing Fresno to make life easier for car enthusias...

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Clovis Council Has ‘Buyer’s Remorse’ Over Recycling Contract Delay

Lamenting “buyer’s remorse” over delaying a long-term recycling contract, the Clovis City Council may award a 10-year deal...

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Despite Councilmember’s Plea, No Beer Selling for This Fresno Store

Despite an appeal from a city councilmember, the Fresno Planning Commission denied approval for a convenience store to sell beer and wine. ...

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