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Two Fresno Supervisors Erect a Roadblock to Cesar Chavez Blvd
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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April 10, 2023

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While the Fresno City Council changed a 10-plus mile stretch of road in south Fresno to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, the county is saying no way.

David Taub

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The city’s 6-1 vote last month, includes parts of California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road. But, several stretches are controlled by Fresno County.

Supervisors Steve Brandau and Brian Pacheco have an item on Tuesday’s agenda opposing the name change.

“There was no consultation with affected residents; there was an overreach into County areas and west side portions of the city where residents oppose the name change. That is why I don’t support it,” Pacheco said in a statement to Politics 101.

The city’s resolution drew several speakers at its March 9 meeting, both in support and opposition. Several Black citizens spoke against the name change for the California Avenue section, a historic area in that community. An editorial in the California Advocate, a Black community publication, supported the change.

“The original City resolution last year said an advisory committee would be formed for residents ‘to provide guidance when considering the renaming of the City street.’ That committee was never formed,” Pacheco said. “For me, this isn’t about putting one culture over another, but I believe nobody’s culture or local history should be erased.”

Public safety is another reason for opposing the name change, according to county staff.

“Furthermore, The County of Fresno Emergency Services Division is concerned that these street name changes could affect the timely response of emergency calls for service,” a staff report says.

Luis Chavez: Waiting on Supervisors

Fresno Councilman Luis Chavez (no relation to Cesar Chavez) sponsored the city resolution.

“Renaming a street is a multi-jurisdictional process, the city, county, state, and federal government have to weigh in and I welcome the county voting and making their voice heard. This process has taken over a year to engage, (and) receive input and feedback. I look forward to hearing what the supervisors vote is,” Chavez told Politics 101.

Supervisor Sal Quintero, who represents parts of Kings Canyon Road in the city of Fresno, said he hasn’t decided how he will vote. Chavez is running for supervisor against Quintero in 2024.

When Mayor Jerry Dyer refused to render a veto, the name change became official. The city set aside $1 million to help businesses with the name change. The money would also help the county, if the supervisors go along with the change.

The county island portions that could retain their names include California Avenue, between Hughes and West avenues; Kings Canyon Road, between west of Minnewawa Avenue and Clovis Avenue; and three separate segments on Kings Canyon between Argyle and Temperance avenues.

Another Industrial Site Approved

Last week, the Fresno Planning Commission approved a water treatment storage facility opposed by environmental activists.

The 6-0 vote allows Meras Water Solutions to use an existing 25,000-square-foot building to hold chemicals at Dorothy Avenue, between Cherry and East avenues. The area is zoned for heavy industrial.

The Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability, and members of the South Fresno Community Alliance opposed the facility on environmental concerns.

Because it is a storage facility, Meras said traffic will be minimal. The facility will also engage in mitigation measures such as EV chargers, landscaping, and limiting truck idling to three minutes.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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