A statewide survey conducted last month by the Public Policy Institute of California found most Californians see homelessness as a top issue for the state, but how counties are choosing to tackle it differs widely. In Kern County, officials are considering jailing homeless people for misdemeanor drug offenses. To go …
Read More »Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula Found Not Guilty of Misdemeanor Child Abuse Charge
After deliberating for only a few hours, a jury Thursday found Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula not guilty of a misdemeanor child abuse charge. The Democrat’s family cheered and clapped as the jury made up of six men and six women handed down the verdict. Outside the courthouse Prosecutor Steve Wright …
Read More »Merced has new public speech rules. You break them, it’s a misdemeanor
Merced City Council adopted decorum rules for council meetings this week that leaders say will protect speech, but detractors say are a roadblock to public input. The council approved making … Click to Continue »
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