The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Friday issued a statement denying that supervisors violated the Brown Act when they attended a news conference to discuss community concerns about Pacific Gas & Electric. The Fresno County Democratic Party filed a complaint based on comments made by Mayor Jerry Dyer at...
Farmersville Woman Stole $5 Million From Elderly Victim: Fresno County DA
A Farmersville woman faces four felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $5 million from an elderly Fresno County man. The Fresno County District Attorney's Office filed the counts Tuesday, saying that Christina M. Alvarado, 50, committed the elder abuse fraud over several years. "After obtaining access to the victim’s...
Fresno Mass Slayer Expected to Spend Rest of Life in Prison
After convicted murderer Kori Ali Muhammad withdrew his insanity plea on Friday, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office announced that it would no longer seek the death penalty against him. As a result, "Muhammad is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole," the DA's...
Assemblyman Arambula Goes on Leave After Child Cruelty Charges Filed
Charged with misdemeanor child cruelty Tuesday morning by the Fresno County District Attorney's Office, Joaquin Arambula is voluntarily taking a temporary unpaid leave from the Assembly. “My wife and I are shocked that the District Attorney has decided to file charges," the Democratic lawmaker said in a statement released by his...