FresnoBee.com: Local

Vote delayed on Jesse Morrow mining plan

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:22:32 PST

Hundreds packed into a standing-room-only hearing Thursday to have their say on a decision on whether to mine Jesse Morrow Mountain. That decision, however, never came. Read comments

Work on California water bill exposes D.C. divide

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:19:01 PST

Controlling California water can seem like a covert affair on Capitol Hill. If you're not in the club, you're left in the dark. Read comments

Couple loses suit against Fresno Police Dept.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:17:40 PST

After being on the losing end of some costly civil cases, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer finally got to enjoy a victory lap Thursday when a jury rejected a couple's claim that they were unfairly forced to resign from the Police Department. Read comments

Family of girl allegedly molested by Clovis teacher gets attorney

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:44:44 PST

The family of the girl Clovis schoolteacher Neng Yang is accused of molesting has retained Fresno attorney Warren Paboojian. Read comments

Foreclosure deal may bring $750 million to Valley

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:26:44 PST

Distressed homeowners in the central San Joaquin Valley could reap more than $750 million in benefits from the multistate foreclosure settlement announced Thursday, the state Attorney General's office said. Read comments

RDA's $59m debt to Fresno faces investigation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:28:52 PST

The Fresno City Council on Thursday authorized its Finance and Audit Committee to investigate a $59 million debt that the now-defunct Redevelopment Agency allegedly owes the city. Read comments

Fresno Mayor Swearengin seeks re-election

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:36:51 PST

Ashley Swearengin announced Thursday that she will seek a second term as Fresno's mayor, saying the city is well on its way toward a dramatic turnaround, but much work remains. Read comments

Witness in Fresno murder-for-hire case dressed as cop

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:31:58 PST

A Fresno murder-for-hire case took another bizarre twist Thursday when it emerged in court that the key witness in the case photographed himself wearing a Fresno police uniform and riding in a police helicopter. Read comments

Fresno County, union agree to March talks

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:45:53 PST

Fresno County has reversed course and will come back to the bargaining table with workers from a union that walked off the job for three days in January. Read comments

Madera man held in child porn investigation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:47:37 PST

A 47-year-old Madera man was arrested today on suspicion of possessing child pornography, the Madera County Sheriff's Department said. Read comments