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17 May

Chowchilla prison inmate, mother accused of $550K EDD fraud

published on May 17, 2022 - 9:23 AM

An inmate at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and her mother have been charged with unemployment insurance fraud, accused

16 May

Fresno Council President Esparza files defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld

published on May 16, 2022 - 3:10 PM

Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza filed a defamation lawsuit against Councilmember Garry Bredefeld on Monday, according to Fresno County

13 May

Police: Man struck woman with truck, dragged body 8 miles

published on May 13, 2022 - 1:03 PM

(AP) – Police in central California were searching for the driver of a pickup truck that struck a woman walking

13 May

Bredefeld: Council President Esparza attempted to ‘extort’ city attorney

published on - 12:49 PM

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld held another explosive press conference Friday, accusing Council President Nelson Esparza of attempted extortion against City Attorney

11 May

City of Fresno Attorney Doug Sloan takes job in Santa Monica

published on May 11, 2022 - 12:18 PM

After 16 years with the City of Fresno, Doug Sloan is leaving his job as city attorney, accepting the same

21 Apr

‘Prolific’ thief arrested, accused of crimes at two farms in single day

published on April 21, 2022 - 2:22 PM

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Ag Task Force has arrested what it called a “prolific thief” targeting farm operations. Fresno

19 Apr

Fresno man sentenced to prison in real estate investment scheme

published on April 19, 2022 - 9:22 AM

Fresno resident Kenneth Shane Patterson, 44, was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison Monday after defrauding a small business

15 Apr

Fed indictment alleges district manager stole $25M worth of water

published on April 15, 2022 - 7:52 AM

A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment Thursday against Dennis Falaschi, 75, charging him with conspiracy, theft of government

07 Apr

AG Bonta warns landlords, attorneys over eviction declarations

published on April 7, 2022 - 10:29 AM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that his office sent warning letters to 91 law firms across the state

05 Apr

Smart & Final settles allegations of Covid price gouging

published on April 5, 2022 - 2:23 PM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday a settlement with Smart & Final over allegations of price gouging during the