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FRESNO - Jose Mario Quintero Beltran, 31, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

According to court documents, on March 31, Quintero Beltran arranged to meet a customer at a Bakersfield shopping mall and sell him 20,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl for $42,000. During their meeting, Quintero Beltran also offered to sell the customer methamphetamine. Afterward, law enforcement officers searched Quintero Beltran’s vehicle and residence and located a total of 51,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, approximately 40 pounds of cocaine, and approximately 3 pounds of crystal and liquid methamphetamine, all of which Quintero Beltran intended to distribute to others.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. - 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (the "Company" or "99 Cents Only Stores") has commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations.  Hilco Global is managing the liquidation event, and Jefferies LLC and Hilco Global are managing the sale of the Company's real estate assets, both owned and leased, in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas. These real estate assets comprise desirable retail locations and development parcels in densely populated urban areas.  

The liquidation sale will include all the approximate 371 locations across the states mentioned above, offering unprecedented discounts on a wide range of products, from everyday household items to fresh produce, an assortment of seasonal and party merchandise, and more. Shoppers will find significantly reduced prices on name-brands and regularly available food and beverage products such as produce, deli, and other grocery items. Store fixtures, furniture, and equipment will also be available for sale. 

MADERA - Former City of Madera Mayor and community leader Margaret “Marge” M. Medellin passed away on March 31, 2024, at 86. Marge was a lifetime resident of Madera, California, born October 8, 1937, to Mary and James Martinez. On July 1, 1956, she started working at the Madera County Office of Education until her retirement in December 2002. As a child, Marge discovered her love of reading and learning new things, which led to her forty-six-year career at MCOE.

Marge’s political journey spanned from 1978 to 2002. She campaigned in 1977, winning her first term as the First Councilwoman in the City of Madera, California. She won her second term in 1982 and was elected Mayor on April 20th, making history as California's First Hispanic Female Mayor. Margaret Medellin served the residents of Madera and the northern and southern communities of the Central Valley for over 40+ years. Her passion for learning, listening, and having a get-the-job-done attitude all contributed to her love of helping people.