Wired Wednesday: Fresno's Blackstone Ave Makeover Debate

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By Jahz Tello, Videographer

Published 2 hours ago on

September 11, 2025

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GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about the upcoming road diet on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno.

Changes to Blackstone Avenue between Dakota Avenue and Highway 180 will begin in 2026, reducing the number of driving lanes and adding bike lanes.

Some Blackstone business owners said the changes would bottleneck traffic. One called the plan “idealistic, but not realistic.”

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .