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Sign for the Fresno County Sheriff Department offices

Judge rules against Fresno County, extending terms of sheriff and district attorney – at least for now

A Republican-appointed judge handed the Democrat-controlled Justice Department a victory in the longstanding political fight over law enforcement elections in Fresno County.

The Fresno City Council is considering a new policy that would give the City Attorney's Office the power to prosecute employers through both civil and criminal action, a power that was previously exclusive to the state Labor Commissioner's Office.

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City council will consider expanding the powers of Fresno city attorney – again

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The Fresno City Council plans to consider giving the Fresno city attorney subpoena power during a regularly scheduled meeting.

The Fresno County Superior Court on June 17, 2022.

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New Fresno lawsuit pits father against son in struggle for control of Assemi family business

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The son of one of Fresno’s wealthiest and most politically influential families is suing his father and uncles, accusing them of fraud, mismanagement and “a pattern of racketeering activity.”