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Arambula Donates $50K to Nonprofits for COVID-19 Relief

Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula donated $50,000 from his campaign account Thursday to help families during the COVID-19 crisis. The Fresno Democrat challenged others — including elected officials — to follow his example by giving to groups that provide food, shelter, and other essential services. Arambula additionally suggested that people volunteer to...

Gov. Newsom Targets Fresno Needs With Big Bucks in Budget

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed $222 billion budget for 2020-21 includes tens of millions of dollars to improve efforts to boost economic development and medical education efforts in Fresno and the Valley — investments that local officials said Friday are highly welcome and will be put to good use. Listen to...

Fresno Rewind 2019: The Year in Pictures

Fresno in 2019 was filled with highs and lows. Here are some of the memorable news images from throughout the year and the stories behind them. January: Remembering David McDonald Fresno area businessman and philanthropist David McDonald died in January at the age of 69. McDonald built Pelco, which made security...

What Do Top Fresno Attorneys Say About Arambula Trial?

Joaquin Arambula goes on trial next week. His freedom and his political career hang in the balance. The Fresno assemblyman faces one misdemeanor count of child cruelty stemming from an incident involving his young daughter. Arambula said he disciplined the then 7-year old with a spanking. Investigators say there is...

Fresno Health Care Advocate Among State’s Women of the Year

Fresno non-profit leader Davena Witcher, who is working to build a health center for underserved residents of Mendota, was recognized Monday as a California Woman of the Year honoree in ceremonies at the state Capitol. Each year, the state Legislature recognizes one woman in each district from across the state for...

Swearengin Rallies Supporters as Parks Vote Looms

After more than 35,000 petition signatures were gathered for the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Initiative, former Mayor Ashley Swearengin said it is imperative that residents pack Fresno City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 9, to support placing the measure on the November 2018 ballot. "We have reviewed the matter enough, it...

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