CLOVIS - Jawana Washington, 45, of Clovis, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd for aiding and abetting a felon in possession of a firearm as well as disposing of a firearm to a felon, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.
On Sept. 3, 2025, Jawana Washington was convicted following a one-day trial. According to court documents and the evidence presented at trial, Jawana Washington knowingly provided her son, Taylor Washington—a documented gang member and convicted felon—her firearm. On March 25, 2022, she agreed to lend him her firearm, cautioning him not to do anything “crazy,” to use his own ammunition, and not to get her sent to jail.
Madera Resident Taken Into Custody Following CSAM Investigation
MADERA - The Madera County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Madera resident Bryan Francis Gittings following an investigation into the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Parole Agents Lead Multi‑Agency Operation in Fresno Resulting in 19 Arrests
FRESNO COUNTY - A multi-agency compliance operation led by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Community Compliance Unit (CCU), along with Fresno parole agents, on Jan. 21, 2026, resulted in 19 arrests and numerous checks of sex offenders, gang-affiliated people, and others under their supervision.
“These compliance checks support public safety and accountability by strengthening partnerships that encourage successful reintegration,” said Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Director Bryan Bishop. “DAPO parole agents work diligently to ensure individuals under supervision are adhering to their conditions, helping maintain safe and thriving communities.”
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking California Voter Data
Santa An - A federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against the State of California in United States v. Weber, in which the DOJ sought to compel the state to turn over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list—including voters’ sensitive personal data—to the federal government. The lawsuit was part of a broader series of actions by the DOJ seeking similar information from jurisdictions across the country.
The dismissal comes after the League of Women Voters of California (“LWVC”), represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU Foundation of Northern California, and the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, intervened on behalf of voters to defend voter privacy and the integrity of the democratic process. The groups maintained that state law and federal privacy protections prohibit the disclosure of highly sensitive voter information.
Fresno Area Express (FAX) Launches Reduced Nighttime Wait Time and Expands Route Coverage
FRESNO – Fresno Area Express (FAX) is enhancing night mobility for Fresno residents with major improvements to its Night Service, including significantly reduced wait times and expanded route coverage to key shopping destinations. These service upgrades started January 12, 2026.
FAX Night Service riders will now experience reduced wait times from 60 minutes to 30 minutes, cutting travel delays in half and providing more reliable, convenient evening transportation across the city. This improvement reflects FAX’s ongoing commitment to increasing accessibility and meeting the evolving needs of Fresno’s growing communities.
PG&E's Match My Payment Bill-Pay Program Extended, Funds Are Limited
OAKLAND -- In an ongoing effort to support customers facing financial hardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is extending its Match My Payment Program. The program will continue into 2026 while funds last.
The PG&E Match My Payment Program offers a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, for qualifying low-to-moderate-income customers to pay past-due energy bills to prevent service disconnections.
Operation Naughty or Nice Leads to the Arrests of 21 Potential Sexual Predators
FRESNO COUNTY - Law enforcement ended the Christmas season with a total of 21 men arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on various charges related to arranging to meet with a child for sex.
They range in age from 21 to 66. The arrests are a result of the undercover effort called “Operation Naughty or Nice”, which was a multi-agency operation conducted from December 18th – 21st, 2025. Some arrestees have since posted bond, been assigned a court date, and released from custody.
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