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The Fresno Bee
Notorious Fresno-area killers are on Gov. Newsom's clemency list. Here are their crimes
Some of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley’s most notorious killers are among the roughly 550 death row inmates on a list to be spared by Gov. Gavin Newsom before he leaves office, according to a letter he released on Thursday. Newsom is set to leave office in January after terming out and can grant clemency for inmates with a single felony conviction. For those with multiple felony convictions, they would need to be approved by four of the seven justices on the California Supreme Court. Clemency reverts a death sentence to life without parole. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” Newsom said in the letter. Newsom announced a moratorium on death row inmates in 2019, meaning the practice of capital punishment was put on hold in the state. The last person put to death in California was Clarence Allen Ray , who was killed by lethal injection in 2006 for three murders and for conspiracy after a Fresno store robbery. He was convicted in 1982 of the murders of Bryon William Schletewitz, Douglas Scott White and Josephine
The Fresno Bee
Central Section football playoffs: SJM wins thriller; Madera RB runs wild in win
While No. 4 seed Kingsburg handled business in Division II with a 47-13 victory over No. 13 Golden West, the division’s other playoff games provided plenty of drama. No. 12 San Joaquin Memorial rallied from a 21-7 halftime deficit to stun No. 5 Central Valley Christian 33-28. Jayden Jenkins scored on a 3-yard run with 25 seconds remaining to cap the comeback and give the Panthers the victory. The fourth quarter featured plenty of back-and-forth action. CVC scored a touchdown to take a 28-27 lead before Jenkins delivered the game-winning score. In another Division II thriller, No. 9 Centennial edged No. 8 Lemoore 17-16, converting a two-point attempt to escape with the victory. Division III: Madera wins shootout It was a memorable week for Darius Smith. First, the Madera standout received his first Division I scholarship offer from Sam Houston State. Then he delivered a performance to remember Friday night. Smith accounted for five touchdowns — four rushing and one receiving — to lead the No. 11-seeded Coyotes to a wild 59-48 victory over No. 6 Templeton. “He is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the Valley,” Madera coach Kenneth Paolinelli said. “Super, great humble kid. Great teammate who
The Fresno Bee
A steakhouse, a Fresno taqueria and more. Where you can eat at Madera's massive casino
The Central Valley’s newest casino opened its doors the last week of October, and while the 2,400 slot machines and 40 gaming tables will pull in the gamblers, there’s another reason to make the drive up Highway 99. Food. The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort near Avenue 18 in Madera is betting big on its restaurants, which ring the gaming floor and range from a quick taco stop to a white-tablecloth steakhouse with hundreds of wines. A few of the names will be familiar to Fresno diners. Others are brand new. Here’s a rundown of where to eat the next time you’re up there — or the next time hunger alone is reason enough to go. Manzanita Steakhouse This is the flagship, and the one the casino is clearly most proud of. Named after a tree that grows in the Sierra foothills, Manzanita is going for fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy. “Our focus is to also make those luxury options affordable because we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome here,” general manager Connor Jessop said. Expect prime steaks, seafood and — according to Jessop — hundreds of unique wine offerings. The man in the kitchen is chef
YourCentralValley.com
SUV driver dies after crashing into several trees in Madera
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The driver of an SUV is dead following an early morning crash Saturday, the Madera Police Department said. Around 6:30 a.m., officers were sent to the 1100 block of North Gateway Drive after being advised of a single-vehicle traffic collision. They arrived to find an adult male, the only occupant, with […]
KMPH.com
Man wanted after theft from Madera business
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — A man is wanted after a theft from a business in Madera. The Madera Police Department says an unidentified man was caught on security camera stealing merchandise. If you have any information about the suspect or the theft, you can contact the Madera Police Department...
KMPH.com
Madera man arrested for DUI after crashing into fence, gas meter, police say
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Madera, police said. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Dellavalle Avenue, where the driver, identified as Marco Sanchez Mendez, drove onto a residential property and hit the property’s fence and gas meter.