A state investigation has found probable cause against community college trustee Eric Payne on 21 counts of alleged political wrongdoing. The Fair Political Practices Commission investigated Payne following a 2016 complaint that he failed to file campaign documents. The findings will likely lead to further investigation with subpoena power. The...
After a Record 65 Years, Cederquist Retiring from School Board
The longest-serving school-board member in the nation is retiring. For 65 years, Delbert Cederquist has served on one local school board or another. He has been a member of the Fresno County Office of Education board since 1994. “There comes a time. I’m 86 and it's time,” Cederquist said from...
Perea the Next Generation: Annalisa Runs for State Center Trustee
Another Perea is running for public office. Annalisa Perea announced her candidacy for State Center Community College District Trustee Area 5 today (June 29). She is an urban planner with Quad Knopf Inc. She is also a member of various planning organizations. After graduating from Cal Poly, the soon-to-be-31-year-old returned...
Central Unified Parents Ramp Up Support for Deposed Sutton
The support for deposed Central Unified Superintendent Mark Sutton appears strong. A private Facebook group called “Central United” consists of more than 1,200 members, mainly those from the Central Unified community. Some of the posts discuss the most recent boys' basketball championship. Most deal with the Sutton aftermath. Some are...