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Legal

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

08 Dec

Fresno man sentenced to 7.5 years for $30M fraud scheme

published on December 8, 2025 - 2:03 PM

Matthew Dane Billingsley, 40, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to seven years and

08 Dec

Former Clovis resident sentenced in $5M canola scheme

published on - 11:43 AM

Former Clovis resident Shawn Sawa, 49, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a years-long

03 Dec

CEO of Fresno home health care firm arrested, accused of VA fraud

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published on December 3, 2025 - 3:17 PM

The CEO of a Fresno-based home health care company was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board

02 Dec

Public gets first look at three sites for Downtown Fresno’s $750M courthouse

published on December 2, 2025 - 3:45 PM

California court officials announced the launch of an environmental impact report on the $750 million proposed courthouse for Downtown Fresno.

12 Nov

Bullard students to gain mentorship, scholarships through new law Academy

published on November 12, 2025 - 2:36 PM

The California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) has partnered with Bullard High School to establish its first ever California Legal Pathways Collaborative

30 Sep

Man sentenced to life for attempted murder of Fresno dealership employee

published on September 30, 2025 - 3:11 PM

A Fresno man who has a history of committing violent crimes has been sentenced to life in prison for the

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Posted: March 10, 2026 at 12:32 pm

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