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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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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