Omar Shaikh Rashad

The ACLU of Northern California and First Amendment Coalition are suing the City of Fresno for allegedly violating state transparency law in connection with the city’s budget — a question first raised earlier this year in a Fresnoland investigation.

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution to create a review committee for children’s books in county libraries.

In the week since Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer raised the Israeli flag at Eaton Plaza across from City Hall, Palestinian Fresno residents have expressed frustration over what they call one-sided statements from local elected officials that omit any acknowledgement of Palestinians and their experiences.

The bankrupt Madera Community Hospital still owes more than $30 million to creditors, according to the most recent update.