For his second pick in a row, Gov. Gavin Newsom chose a public defender for an open seat on the Fresno County Superior Court bench. Newsom announced his appointment of Charles J. Lee to serve as the next county judge on Thursday. "It was a very pleasant Christmas week surprise...
New Fresno County Judge’s Reaction: I Cried
Irene Luna had a secret to keep. On Monday night, she received a phone call telling her she was going to become a judge in the Fresno County Superior Court. "My heart started beating (fast). I did cry because it was shocking and, you know, a lot to process. I'm...
What Likely Future Judge Gabriel Brickey Believes In.
Gabriel Brickey is likely to be the next Superior Court judge in Fresno County. He is running in the March 3 election, but does not have an opponent. The seat became available when Judge Don Penner decided not to run for reelection. Brickey sat down with GV Wire to answer...
DA Smittcamp Makes Endorsement in Judge Race with Former Rival
Given its political logic, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp took little time making her choice official: she is supporting Douglas Treisman for judge. Treisman is a Senior Deputy District Attorney. Smittcamp is his boss. "Doug Treisman is the person everyone in the district attorney's office goes to when they...