A multi-agency probe into fentanyl trafficking in Fresno has snared the self-proclaimed "M30 King of Fresno," federal authorities said Friday morning. “Many of the deaths and near-deaths in drug overdoses are caused by counterfeit pills that look like prescription pills, but are not and actually contain fentanyl," said U.S. Attorney...
Who is the Company Seeking to Buy Troubled Fresno Mobile Home Park?
With only one day left, residents of Trails End will soon find out whether their mobile park will get a new owner – a transaction many of them vigorously oppose. Harmony Communities, a Stockton-based firm that buys mobile home parks and manufactures tiny homes and trailers, wants to buy...
Trump Social Media Brand Led by Devin Nunes Sinks Like a Rock
Donald Trump’s Truth Social app has seen a 93% drop in sign-ups and light traffic since its technically challenged February rollout, according to The Wrap. "After going live on President’s Day, the Twitter-lookalike app saw installs decline by more than 800,000 since its launch week, according to Sensor Tower....
Man Fatally Shot by Officer at Fresno PD Headquarters Is Identified
A man fatally shot Tuesday morning by a detective he assaulted at Fresno Police headquarters downtown has been identified as 24-year-old Joseph Lee Roy. Fresno Police Lt. Bill Dooley said that Roy had been in Fresno County court earlier for an assault with a deadly weapon charge. According to...
Fresno Providing Cameras to Street Vendors in First-of-Kind Program
One year after the murder of Fresno street vendor Lorenzo Perez, the city is taking action to prevent future criminal acts. In a $20,000 pilot program called the first of its kind, 20 cameras will be installed on street vendor carts. "There's no other city in the state of California...
Watch Chief Balderrama’s Video About Fatal Shooting at Police HQ
A man who allegedly entered Fresno Police Department headquarters downtown and attacked a veteran detective was shot and killed by the officer at about 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to Police Chief Paco Balderrama. The alleged attacker died at the scene. The detective was taken to Community Regional Medical...
Who is Money Leader for Special Election? One Drops Out of Full-Term Race.
The latest financials for the April 5 special election for Congressional District 22 shows newcomer Matt Stoll, R-Visalia, with the lead. But, there is an asterisk. Stoll reported raising $220,562. It should be noted that the figures combine fundraising in the special election and a separate full-time congressional race in...
LA Firm Buys Valley Grown Save Mart Grocery Chain
Save Mart said Monday morning in a news release that it has been acquired by a Los Angeles-based private-equity firm, Kingswood Capital Management LP. No purchase price for the Modesto-headquartered grocery chain was revealed by the partners in the transaction. The company operates 82 Save Mart, 68 Lucky, and...
Residents at Trails End Mobile Home Park Voice Complaints to Mayor
Despite attempts to quell their fears by Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer on Friday, some residents of troubled Trails End mobile home park worry about losing their place to live. After two fires there last year, including an April blaze that killed one resident and injured another, City Hall took...
After an Hour of Trading Insults, Council Votes 7-0 for Spending Audit
Before arriving at a 7-0 vote to conduct a spending audit, the Fresno City Council engaged in a 70-minute insult fest Thursday. The bruising debate came one week after city councilman Garry Bredefeld called out four of his colleagues for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. He provided financial documents to...