Fresno County Public Law Library

Did you lose someone from COVID-19? On April 12th, we will begin accepting applications for our Funeral Assistance Program. Visit our FAQ page today to check t...he eligibility requirements in order to receive financial help. Learn more: fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance See more

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for tenants and landlords in the City of Fresno. More information can be found @ https://www.fresno.gov/mayor/erap/

FREE virtual legal clinic for residents of Fresno County with an arrest or conviction history. When: Wednesday, March 17 & Saturday March 20 l 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. *An appointment is required, info on flyer below...

Did you know the Fresno County Public Law Library sells used books? Used books and other discarded materials from our collection are available for purchase by the public at a discounted price. Materials can be purchased for $2.00 per item and are final sale. Items are available for purchase on a first-come-first-served basis.

REMINDER: Fresno Superior Court will be CLOSED Friday, February 12, 2021 and Monday, February 15, 2021.

Resources for Seniors in the City of Fresno: https://fresnocovidhelp.com/SAFR/

No cost Covid Testing every Tuesday @ Central High School-East Campus from 9am -3pm.

This holiday season may look different than others as we continue our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, but we can still celebrate and enjoy the season safely with alternative ways to connect with our loved ones. Wishing all very happy, healthy and safe holidays!

ATTENTION #CREEKFIRE residents and property owners TODAY is the last day to register for FEMA assistance...

California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will provide temporary tax relief for eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Deadline to apply is January 13, 2021. *tax relief entails an automatic three-month income tax extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax *extends the availability of existing interest and penalty-free payment agreements to companies with up to $5 million in taxable sales *and provides expanded interest fr...ee payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on COVID-19 transmissions. More information at the link below... https://careliefgrant.com/

Christmas Coat Drive thru Monday, December 21, 2020.

Please check the master calendar before visiting the Superior Court. Many hearings, trials, appearances, etc. have been changed or postponed. On December 10, 2020 the Court issued an Administrative Order Reducing Court Operations Due to COVID-19 Regional Stay-At-Home Order, which imposes a number of temporary changes intended to reduce the flow of traffic into the courthouses, effective Monday, December 14, 2020. The order can be found on the home page of the Court’s website at www.fresno.courts.ca.gov.

Tips for celebrating Thanksgiving safely during COVID-19.

#ElectionDay information for County of Fresno. #vote #yourvotematters

Today is Election Day! Did you forget to register? Don't worry, in California you can still register. Same Day Voter Registration, known as Conditional Voter Registration in state law, is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information for an election. Visit https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/ for more information. #vote #yourvotematters... https://www.sos.ca.gov/elec/voter-registration/same-day-reg

Are you a renter in the city of Fresno and need repairs to your rental property? Follow this useful guide to get a response from your landlord. https://www.fresnobee.com/fresnoland/article246731356.html

Halloween may look a bit different this year but there are plenty of ways for you, your family and friends to have fun and stay safe.

Are you a renter in the County of Fresno? Renters have the right to fight. For help contact Central California Legal Services... 1-800-675-8001

CEB is offering a FREE 14 day trial available to attorneys and non-attorneys. To register visit this link ... https://research.ceb.com/register/

LA Law Library will be hosting 'pro-bono' week October 26-30, 2020 online and by phone, available to all. Take part in classes, workshops, and opportunities for one-on-one assistance. Workshops will cover Clearing Criminal Records, Guardianship, Evictions, Debt & Bankruptcy, and many more. For a full list of workshops visit their site http://probonoweek.lalawlibrary.org/index.html.

What's different about voting in California this year? Due to COVID there are some changes to how you'll vote this year. Read the differences to voting and be prepared. * Everyone's getting a mail-in ballot by default. * If you decide to vote in-person bring your ballot along with you.... * Mail-in ballots must be post-marked by Election Day, but deadline for mail-in ballots to be received by elections office is Nov. 20th. * Early voting locations open Saturday, October 31st to Monday, November 2nd. See more

Investigate the internet - How media literacy methods enhance research In this program, you will learn what media literacy is, what literacy methods can be used... for fact checking and how to apply the methods in your online legal research. The program is hosted on Zoom and will feature an interactive activity. Handouts will be provided prior to the program date. Register on EventBrite here:

Did you know local attorneys with an active Fresno County Law Library account are able to check-out digital ebooks from home? Below are the eBook titles that have been recently updated in our digital library within the past month. Interested in setting up an account, email us to get started...... [email protected] See more

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Get #VoteReady by visiting the California Secretary of State or Vote Fresno County for detailed information on: California voter eligibility Checking your registration status Updating your address... Registering to vote See more

Are you registered to vote? California deadline to register to vote is October 19, 2020. You can register to vote or check your registration status by clicking the link below... https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/

Please click here for a linked PDF version of the #CreekFire resources we shared yesterday (with a few additions): http://fresnolibrary.org/events/2020/CreekFireResources.pdf This list is also now accessible directly from the Fresno County Public Library website.

The Fresno Sheriff Office has established a website with the most current #CreekFire evacuation information...