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The Fresno Bee
Former nonprofit executive in Fresno convicted of an elaborate insurance fraud
Sonny Mehrtash, a former nonprofit executive in Fresno, has been sentenced to one year probation and 240 hours of community service for trying to defraud an insurance company of nearly $100,000. Mehrtash, who used to run several fundraising groups including Community Connection and RXfundraising, was convicted of one misdemeanor charge of making a false statement in support of an insurance claim. The fraud conviction stems from a 2024 two-car crash in which Mehrtash was not at fault but was injured. Court records show Mehrtash alleged that he received a burn on his left arm, lacerations to his legs, a bump on his head, post-traumatic stress disorder and a loss of consciousness. Mehrtash also submitted medical reports to Nationwide, the other driver’s insurance company, claiming he had a traumatic brain injury and “postconcussion syndrome.” Mehrtash alleged in his claim that his injuries caused him to be off work and that he was owed compensation. To substantiate his claim, Mehtrash provided medical reports from a doctor, who an insurance company investigator later determined was Mehrtash’s best friend and the registered owner of the BMW 530i vehicle Mehrtash was driving when he crashed. In the investigator’s report that is part of the court
Madera Tribune
Mistakes hurt Stallions in playoff loss to Minarets
Two special teams mistakes and a failed punt fake led to a 27-22 loss for the Madera South Stallions in its Div. VI first-round battle with Minarets. Third-seeded Minarets started two drives at the Stallions’ 11, and another at the 27 for the win Friday against the 14th-seeded Stallions.
The Fresno Bee
Store closings, bankruptcy. What to know about The Children's Place in Fresno area
The future is looking bleak for The Children’s Place stores in and around Fresno. Workers at the Fashion Fair mall store say it’s shutting down and giant “store closing” signs hang from the ceiling, though the company has not officially confirmed it is closing. The future of locations at Visalia Mall and Hanford Mall is unclear. Both locations are holding liquidation sales. The New Jersey-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sunday. The kids clothing retailer is attempting to survive the bankruptcy, looking for a new owner to buy it before the end of the year. Announcements of store closures are coming, according to an email from a company spokesperson. The message said: “At this time, all of our stores and e-commerce sites remain open and continue to serve customers. With that said, The Children’s Place has determined that it will be necessary to close certain stores during this process. As such, we are conducting an ongoing evaluation of our operational footprint and will communicate confirmed decisions as they are made.” The mall retailer’s revenue fell 18.9% in its most recent financial quarter compared to the same time last year. The Children’s Place took on “huge” levels of debt, some
KMPH.com
Chef Fabian Rodriguez, 11/12/26 - Seafood Pasta
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Chef Fabian Rodriguez from Bella Pasta Trattoria visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious food. Bella Pasta Trattoria is located at Herndon and Palm Avenues in Fresno. Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Spaghetti Capesante. Ingredients:. 4-6 ounces per spaghetti pasta. 2 oz heavy...
hoodline.com
Madera Speedway Roars Back With Family's Fifth Annual Truck and Tractor Pull
Weighted sleds, roaring engines and the Massetti family's truck-pulling tradition are set to take over Madera Speedway this weekend as the fifth annual Golden State Invitational Truck and Tractor Pulls rolls into town for two nights of competition. The event runs Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, with pullers converging on the track from as far away as New York.
BaytoBayNews.com
Wedgewood Weddings Adds Historic Almond Grove Manor to Its Central California Collection
Historic 1912 estate on the Madera Wine Trail offers Central Valley couples a single-property venue for ceremonies and receptionsMADERA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2026 / Wedgewood Weddings
KMPH.com
Firefighters battled three separate structure fires overnight in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno firefighters had a busy night, battling three separate structure fires. One of the fires broke out shortly after 2 a.m. at a vacant, single-story home in the 1200 block of W. Vassar Avenue near Clinton and West. The fire is believed to have started...
fresnoland.org
If Fresno wants to prevent abuses, dropping Flock cameras is not enough, experts say
Fresno, like dozens of other cities and counties around the country, has decided to walk away from Flock Safety, the company that has cornered the market on automated license plate readers for law enforcement agencies. But the city isn’t ditching the license plate readers. Instead, they’re now looking for a...
The Fresno Bee
Bee's Best: Who is The Fresno Bee Player of the Week for playoff openers
Vote for the Fresno-area players for the week of Nov. 6, in the playoff openers. Numerous players are selected for the poll following standout performances in big games. Voting for the poll begins now and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. To vote again, simply refresh the page. Coaches may nominate a player for next week’s poll by emailing agalaviz@fresnobee.com . Please note: The Bee discourages all voting irregularities and any form of harassment. All voters are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. If inappropriate behavior occurs, please report it to the platform where it appears. The Bee expects good sportsmanship and fair play from everyone who participates. The poll is intended to allow readers to vote for their favorite player in good fun. If any voting irregularities are suspected, the player involved will be disqualified. Please keep the voting fair and sportsmanlike. Thank you.
KMPH.com
Clovis police announce new rules for Candy Cane Lane ahead of holiday season
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Visitors to Candy Cane Lane in Clovis will notice a few changes this holiday season as police step up enforcement following concerns from neighbors. The annual holiday display, which attracts visitors from across the Central Valley, has faced concerns involving unauthorized vendors, traffic, trash and criminal activity.
YourCentralValley.com
WATCH: KSEE24 presents ‘Veterans Voices’ from the Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – KSEE24 is proud to present “Veterans Voices,” showcasing veterans from the Central Valley and the stories that make these brave men and women the people they are today. If you missed the show on KSEE24, you can watch the full show in the video player above. You can also see more […]