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This year, the Reel Pride Film Festival is celebrating its 30th year in Fresno. It’s the sixth largest and sixth longest running LGBTQ film festival in the country. “Year 30 is extremely important because it shows the perseverance and persistence of our community,” said Kathleen Arambula Reyna, the director and …

When it comes to the state legislature, November’s elections contained only a handful of surprises, but one of the few occurred right here in the San Joaquin Valley: Sanger City Councilmember Melissa Hurtado will be the next State Senator to govern District 14, which encompasses parts of Fresno, Tulare, Kings …

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 One day after the mayor of Sanger suddenly announced his resignation, more changes for the city.  At tonight’s city council meeting, an interim city manager was appointed.  These are turbulent times for the Sanger and it’s city government. Dozens of residents turned out tonight to let the council know they’re watching.  Sanger council members …

Sanger Mayor Joshua Mitchell announced his resignation Wednesday during a press conference, citing many reasons, including racism, harassment and conflict with the council. Mitchell was elected mayor in 2010 and re-elected twice after. "I’m sorry I come off as a quitter, but there’s nothing more I can do for the …

Sanger Mayor Joshua Mitchel resigned Wednesday. He has been in office in 2010. "I could no longer watch my wife be followed. We’ve had our tires slashed, my house has been vandalized several times, my office has been broken into several times, my house has been broken into once, I’ve …

Sanger Mayor Joshua Mitchell – Resigns for "Personal Reasons" He has faced over a dozen investigations including accusations of election violations. No word yet on when he will step down. We hope to have the Mayor on Eyewitness News tonight at Seven.

If you like to run as if your life depends on it, then Sunday’s Mud n’ Blood Zombie Run in Sanger is probably right up your alley. The races start Sunday morning in Hobb’s Grove.  If you don’t feel like running, people also can sign up to be a zombie. …

A Washington man accused of kidnapping and raping a Sanger teenager made his first court appearance on Friday.This is a first look at the mug shot taken after the arrest of Russel Wayne Deviney.Deviney is accused of kidnapping the 15-year-old Sanger teen, who managed to escape at a fast food …

The Sanger kidnapping suspect has been arrested in Oregon.  On 05/14/2015 at about 11:15 hrs. Cannon Beach Police Department and Agent’s of the Federal Bureau of Investigation took Russell Wayne Deviney into custody, without incident, just outside Cannon Beach City Limits.  Deviney was found behind a locked gate in a …

We now have the 911 call in connection with a missing Sanger girl who was found by Oregon authorities yesterday. Tonight, police are still looking for this man, 48-year-old Russell Deviney from Everett, Washington, in connection to the 15-year-old girl’s alleged kidnapping. The teen was found at a McDonald’s restaurant …

A 15-year old Sanger girl was found safe in Oregon and police are looking for a 48-year old man in connection with the case. Authorities say Russell Wayne Deviney from Everett, Washington is identified as a suspect in connection to the alleged kidnapping. FBI, Sanger Police and Astoria Police are …