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13 Feb

Days after embezzlement bombshell, Fresno Arts Council offers brief statement, few answers

a smoldering painting with money behind the hole

published on February 13, 2026 - 1:20 PM

The Fresno Arts Council gave its first public statement Friday, days after the revelation that a former program coordinator is

12 Feb

At its ‘Zenith,’ national workers’ comp insurer opens first Fresno office

published on February 12, 2026 - 2:33 PM

TheZenith Insurance Company, a national workers’ compensation specialist and casualty insurer, opened a new office in Fresno yesterday, marking “an

10 Feb

Chilean woman pleads guilty in multistate ATM robberies

published on February 10, 2026 - 3:53 PM

A member of a suspected South American burglary crew pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Fresno to charges related

09 Feb

Fresno man pleads guilty in $1.5M tax fraud scheme

published on February 9, 2026 - 2:40 PM

A Fresno man pleaded guilty Monday to filing fraudulent tax returns seeking business fuel tax credits, the Department of Justice

09 Feb

Fresno man pleads guilty to running $9M real estate Ponzi scheme

published on - 1:59 PM

Matthew Campbell, 43, of Fresno, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud in connection with a $9 million real estate investment

03 Feb

Fresno County officials call for federal oversight after second illegal bio lab discovery

published on February 3, 2026 - 3:47 PM

Fresno County and Reedley city officials hosted a joint news conference Tuesday afternoon at the Hall of Records in Downtown

26 Jan

Fresno bakery owner sentenced in $3.5M food stamp fraud scheme

published on January 26, 2026 - 4:56 PM

A Fresno bakery owner who orchestrated a years-long food stamp trafficking operation has been sentenced to three years in federal

08 Jan

Fresno landlord sues city over $39K fine for tenant’s marijuana plants

published on January 8, 2026 - 12:16 PM

A Fresno landlord has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Fresno challenging a $39,000 code enforcement fine related

30 Dec

Law firm offers 300 free Uber Rides to keep Valley roads safe New Year’s Eve

published on December 30, 2025 - 2:42 PM

A California law firm is offering free Uber rides to help reduce impaired driving on New Year’s Eve . According

12 Dec

Madera benefits worker accused of stealing $40K

published on December 12, 2025 - 3:15 PM

A former Madera County benefits eligibility worker has been arrested on federal charges alleging she stole tens of thousands of

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