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Legal

31 Mar

Report: California’s ‘lawsuit abuse’ costs state $101B in output, 850K jobs

published on March 31, 2026 - 3:10 PM

A new industry-backed report has put a price tag on what it calls the state’s “lawsuit abuse” problem — $101.2

19 Mar

Arias defends role in Fresno land-use fight, blames corporate interests for delays

published on March 19, 2026 - 11:19 AM

Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias defended his position in an ongoing land-use fight during a Wednesday morning news conference,

10 Mar

Fresno couple on trial for alleged fraud involving Sherwood Forest Golf Club owner’s estate

published on March 10, 2026 - 12:53 PM

A Fresno County jury heard opening statements in the trial of Gina Abercrombie and fiancé Justin Teel on Monday, accused

06 Mar

Fresno legal powerhouse gets a new partner — and a new name

published on March 6, 2026 - 3:17 PM

After nearly 40 years of practicing law and securing over $500 million for his clients, Warren Paboojian has announced a

24 Feb

Tulare must redo environmental review after judge voids industrial zoning change

published on February 24, 2026 - 3:16 PM

A Tulare County judge has ordered the City of Tulare to rescind its approval of a zoning ordinance update allowing

20 Feb

Supreme court rules Trump tariffs exceeded authority, draws Central Valley reaction

published on February 20, 2026 - 3:31 PM

There has been local, statewide and nationwide reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s

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 new Fresno office

published on February 12, 2026 - 2:33 PM

Editor’s note: A previous headline to this story incorrectly stated that Zenith had opened its first office in Fresno last

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

BLOG: Half of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency. Here’s how employers can help

Posted: March 31, 2026 at 3:19 pm

In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for employers
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BLOG: Patients are often left ‘out of network’ as hospitals, insurers clash over cost

Posted: at 2:42 pm

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