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VOTER GUIDEPOLITICAL NOTEBOOKMONEY TRAILBEE RECOMMENDS
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Judge denies Fresno council candidate’s motion to be excused from defamation suit

Judge denies Fresno council candidate’s motion to be excused from defamation suit
A judge denied Keshia Thomas’ motion to dismiss a defamation suit by former coach Don Arax over alleged use of a racial epithet.
July 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM

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Immigrant advocacy group reports increased ICE activity at Fresno field office

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Immigrant advocacy group reports increased ICE activity at Fresno field office

Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Can you get a ticket for driving with a dog in your lap? What the CHP says
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Can you get a ticket for driving with a dog in your lap? What the CHP says

Updated July 19, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Mega, controversial — and now revised — Fresno growth plan back for city planning
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Mega, controversial — and now revised — Fresno growth plan back for city planning

July 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM
See congressional fundraising updates, including crucial CA race in District 22
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See congressional fundraising updates, including crucial CA race in District 22

Updated July 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Promo video for Fresno with helicopters, guns and county supervisor stirs reactions
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Promo video for Fresno with helicopters, guns and county supervisor stirs reactions

Updated July 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Defendant in Fresno city attorney home intruder case sentenced after plea change
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Defendant in Fresno city attorney home intruder case sentenced after plea change

Updated July 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
After county transportation tax stall, will Fresno try its own? What the mayor says
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After county transportation tax stall, will Fresno try its own? What the mayor says

July 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Clovis launches district-based election for first time. New rules for running, voting
Local Election

Clovis launches district-based election for first time. New rules for running, voting

July 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
There’s a new automatic parking system at Fresno airport. Is your data protected?
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There’s a new automatic parking system at Fresno airport. Is your data protected?

July 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Fresno's airport has installed a new automated parking system but are there privacy issues?
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Fresno's airport has installed a new automated parking system but are there privacy issues?

Updated July 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
California lawmakers seek more transparency on data center water use
Politics & Government

California lawmakers seek more transparency on data center water use

July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fresno activists respond to ICE suspending vehicle stops in wake of shootings
Local

Fresno activists respond to ICE suspending vehicle stops in wake of shootings

July 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
How CA councilmembers’ recall standoff escalated to search warrants at City Hall
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How CA councilmembers’ recall standoff escalated to search warrants at City Hall

Updated July 14, 2026 at 8:54 AM
November election season opens in Fresno. Will transportation tax make it to ballot?
Local Election

November election season opens in Fresno. Will transportation tax make it to ballot?

Updated July 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Kings County moves to put Avenal’s four recalled seats on the November ballot
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Kings County moves to put Avenal’s four recalled seats on the November ballot

Updated July 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Avenal residents make pleas to Kings County supervisors for help with recall crisis

Updated July 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
California must fight for video game rights in PlayStation’s all-digital era | Opinion
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California must fight for video game rights in PlayStation’s all-digital era | Opinion

July 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Transportation tax has enough signatures for ballot. Fresno supervisors to vote
Politics & Government

Transportation tax has enough signatures for ballot. Fresno supervisors to vote

Updated July 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Is riding in a truck bed legal in California? See rules for people and pets

July 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fresno council candidate resigns from CA legal board. Was he on way out over ICE?
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Fresno council candidate resigns from CA legal board. Was he on way out over ICE?

Updated July 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Fresno council candidate quits U.S. prosecutor job over ICE criticism; blames Trump
Local Election

Fresno council candidate quits U.S. prosecutor job over ICE criticism; blames Trump

Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Are feds tying sex assault kit money to Fresno’s help with immigration enforcement?
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Are feds tying sex assault kit money to Fresno’s help with immigration enforcement?

Updated July 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Downtown Fresno parking project gets underway. Will it affect planned July 4th events?
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Downtown Fresno parking project gets underway. Will it affect planned July 4th events?

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Fresno to award $6M in arts grants. What changed after embezzlement scandal?
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Fresno to award $6M in arts grants. What changed after embezzlement scandal?

Updated July 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM

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