Archive for November 7th, 2009

A series of recent scandals have cast an unflattering light on local officials in Madera County: Both the county's auditor-controller and public guardian resigned after prosecutors began investigating them. Two other key county employees have come under scrutiny, and one faces possible criminal charges. Read comments »

A series of recent scandals have cast an unflattering light on local officials in Madera County: Both the county's auditor-controller and public guardian resigned after prosecutors began investigating them. Two other key county employees have come under scrutiny, and one faces possible criminal charges. Read comments »

The most powerful voices in the state's $11 billion water talks last week might have been two water districts -- one speaking for half the state's population and the other for just 600 San Joaquin Valley farmers. Read comments »

The most powerful voices in the state's $11 billion water talks last week might have been two water districts -- one speaking for half the state's population and the other for just 600 San Joaquin Valley farmers. Read comments »

Fresno State's third annual Give a Gobbler campaign to help feed hungry families this holiday season begins Monday. Read comments »

The Sierra Kings District Hospital board in Reedley has a new chairwoman. Read comments »

Beginning Monday night, traffic signal poles will be removed and replaced with stop signs at Clovis Avenue and Third Street. Read comments »

The Alameda County judge who presided over the high profile UC Berkeley tree-sitter standoff has died. »

Thousands of people from around the Valley converged on the large athletic field behind Computech Middle School on Saturday to get a free lunch and groceries, donated clothing, dental exams and haircuts. Read comments »

In the summer of 2000, Arthur Valenzuela became Fresno's 11th homicide victim of that year. Read comments »

Eleven students protesting the weekend closure of the California State University, Fresno, library took an offer from university President John Welty seriously and showed up at his house to study Saturday night. Read comments »

Two mornings a week, Carmen Cobian and Dayana Alvarez have a very special play date in a cramped classroom at Walton Special Center. »

Marine biologists believe they have found the culprit in attacks on porpoises off the California coast: dolphins. »

Here are the winning numbers picked Saturday night for the California Lottery's Fantasy 5 game: 03-11-19-21-36 »

Here are the winning horses picked Friday night for the California Lottery's Daily Derby game: »