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Chukchansi members gathered Saturday at their tribal offices in hopes of exercising their political muscle to solve the tribe’s problems — which many say aren’t being adequately addressed by their feuding leaders. Read comments

The First Armenian Presbyterian Church of Fresno will hold its 2014 Merchants’ Lunch and Country Store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at 430 S. First St. The event will celebrate the 225th anniversary of the first National Day of Thanksgiving in the U.S. Read comments

A big rig which spilled a load of grapes blocked a portion of northbound Highway 41 north of Lemoore Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported. Read comments

Two people were in critical condition in Modesto-area hospitals Tuesday night after being mauled by four pit bulls. Read comments

A U.S. District Court judge in Fresno on Wednesday ordered Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to remain closed to customers but allowed one tribal faction to continue overseeing its management and ordered paychecks for casino employees who are still on the job. Read comments

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The Fresno County Department of Public Health is offering ongoing free and confidential rapid HIV testing in recognition of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Read comments

Saint Agnes Medical Center has partnered with Dignity Health, a move that is expected to offer more choices to Valley residents for medical services and open up the hospital to patients from around the region. Read comments

Chukchansi employees, caught in a rift between tribal factions that forced one of Madera County’s largest private employers to close, can apply for job retraining or unemployment benefits as they wait to hear when the casino might reopen. Read comments