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SCOTUS Pick: Partisanship Worries Former U.S. Judge in Fresno. Kids “Being Brought Up to Hate America.”

September 28, 2020

Former federal judge Oliver Wanger of Fresno says he's worried about the partisanship taking over the country. "You can almost say you could see a civil war," Wanger tells GV Wire℠ by phone. The former U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Cali...

Pro Jobs and Growth Agenda Is “Not Joe Biden’s Constituency” Says Fresno Economist (VIDEO)

Jim Jakobs

September 28, 2020

The former dean of the Craig School of Business at Fresno State, Dr. Joseph Penbera, says the priority of Democrats is to raise and spend taxpayer money. He shared his views in a recent episode of GV Wire: UNFI...

Ecologist Says the USFS Needs To Get Out of the Way in Wake of Massive Fires

Jim Jakobs

September 25, 2020

After nearly three weeks the Creek Fire continues to burn and is now the largest single wildfire in recorded California history at 291,426 Acres according to CAL FIRE. The USFS is still estimating full containm...

Valley Petroleum Distributor Questions Governor’s Plan To Phase Out Gas Powered Cars

Jim Jakobs

September 23, 2020

Governor Newsom announced Wednesday that California will phase out the sale of gasoline powered cars by 2035. “This is the most impactful step our state can take to fight climate change,” said Governor Newsom. "Californians shouldn’t have to worry if our ca...

Will Prop. 13 Tax Revision Help or Hurt Central Valley? Leaders Debate.

David Taub

August 27, 2020

Central Valley leaders are taking sides on Proposition 15, the initiative to roll back some of the property tax protections provided by the famous Prop. 13 of 1978. Supporters say Prop. 15 will close a looph...

Large Crowds at SJ River Park Led to COVID Outbreak, Supervisor Says

Jim Jakobs

August 14, 2020

Over 1,000 people crowded into Skaggs Bridge Park on the San Joaquin River last weekend led to a cluster of COVID-19 cases, Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco said this week. "There was a person there — ...

Fresno County Voters Switching to Democratic Party

David Taub

August 13, 2020

More voters in Fresno County are choosing a preference — the Democratic Party. The Secretary of State released the newest registration figures for registrations through July. According to those numbers, voters are switching from no party preference to Democ...

Image of Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula's Facebook Live Town Hall on COVID-19 response in Fresno County

Arambula Uses Facebook Live Town Hall to Battle Fresno County Supervisors

Jim Jakobs

July 24, 2020

A battle of approaches is playing out in Fresno County over how COVID-19 money is used. And, the fight is being waged in hallways of public buildings and through mainstream and social media while lives hang ...

Arambula Gives His Side of Showdown, Magsig Says It Was a ‘Setup’

Jim Jakobs

July 20, 2020

A San Joaquin Valley insurance meeting is an unlikely place for a heated showdown between an Assemblymember and a county supervisor, but that's what happened Friday. Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula says he ...

Voter casts a ballot at local precinct in Fresno County during 2018 General Election

Props to You, Californians: A Preview of What’s on Your November Ballot

CalMatters

July 5, 2020

After a bit of last-minute legislative maneuvering, the list of propositions that California voters will be asked to weigh in on has been — more or less — finalized. Ben Christopher CalMatters This past week marked the deadline for citizens a...

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Pro Jobs and Growth Agenda Is “Not Joe Biden’s Constituency” Says Fresno Economist (VIDEO)

SCOTUS Pick: Partisanship Worries Former U.S. Judge in Fresno. Kids “Being Brought Up to Hate America.”

Pro Jobs and Growth Agenda Is “Not Joe Biden’s Constituency” Says Fresno Economist (VIDEO)

Ecologist Says the USFS Needs To Get Out of the Way in Wake of Massive Fires

Valley Petroleum Distributor Questions Governor’s Plan To Phase Out Gas Powered Cars

Will Prop. 13 Tax Revision Help or Hurt Central Valley? Leaders Debate.

Large Crowds at SJ River Park Led to COVID Outbreak, Supervisor Says

Fresno County Voters Switching to Democratic Party

Arambula Uses Facebook Live Town Hall to Battle Fresno County Supervisors

Arambula Gives His Side of Showdown, Magsig Says It Was a ‘Setup’

Props to You, Californians: A Preview of What’s on Your November Ballot