Candidates for state and local office reported how much they raised for the November election. Aside from state and national races, voters within the cities of Fresno and Clovis will decide several school board contests. Politics 101 reviewed the latest financial reporting data, covering the period through September 19. Incumbents don't...
Joaquin Arambula’s Father Testifies in Child Abuse Trial
Who better to testify about the character of Joaquin Arambula than his father? Arambula’s defense team started its case Friday (May 10), calling witnesses to speak to the character of the Democratic assemblyman. He is accused of one misdemeanor count of child cruelty for allegedly injuring his 7-year-old daughter on...
Arambula Jury Selected. Daughter Expected to Be Lead Witness.
When Judge Alvin Harrell III announced that the jury in the Joaquin Arambula child abuse trial had been selected, the 60 or so remaining members of the juror pool erupted in applause. “Jury selection will take longer than the actual trial,” Harrell quipped in his authoritative but light-hearted manner. The...
Dyer Contradicts Arambula's Statement in Child Cruelty Arrest
Joaquin and Elizabeth Arambula are happy their children are back home. They spent the first night reunited with their children reading. The next morning, they turned the lights on the Christmas tree. The Arambulas’ three children, ages 7, 6 and 3, are back home, exiled for two days at the...
State and Congress Races: Fresno Delegation Headed Back to DC; Vidak Falls
While the Democrats claim a majority of the House of Representatives nationally, the Fresno delegation will stay the same. Jim Costa, David Valadao and Devin Nunes handled their evenings in convincing fashion. With 100% precincts reporting: Costa, a Fresno Democrat, leads Republican Elizabeth Heng, 54%-46%. Valadao (R-Hanford) leads Democratic challenger...