Politics

Shootings Down 60%, Police Say. Task Force Will Continue Through Holidays.

November 2, 2020

Fresno police say shootings in the city have dropped 60% since a violence suppression task force was formed on October 6. Chief Andy Hall told reporters at a Monday afternoon news conference that the task force will continue in force through the end of the ...

Fresno Police Will Have Undercover Officers Near Polling Locations on Election Day

Jim Jakobs

November 2, 2020

Fresno police will be in plain sight — but not easily identifiable — on Election Day as voters visit voting centers, a department spokesman said Monday. Police will be monitoring voting centers in plaincloth...

Most US Farmers Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Pain From Trade Wars and COVID-19

The Conversation

October 24, 2020

By Wendong Zhang and Minghao Li U.S. farmers have suffered a lot in the past few years: The trade war with China, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have all resulted in substantial losses for many ...

Trump Reverses Decision to Deny Federal Aid for Creek Fire, Other State Blazes

Jim Jakobs

October 16, 2020

The Trump administration has reversed itself on its decision denying California's request for a federal disaster declaration for the Creek Fire and other recent wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. “Just got off the phone with President Trump who ...

Illustration of voting during the coronavirus pandemic

County GOP Pulls Unofficial Ballot Collection Boxes After Secretary of State Says They’re Illegal

Jim Jakobs

October 12, 2020

Ballot boxes promoted by the Fresno County GOP were a violation of the law, according to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a cease and desist order...

Lawmakers Want to Amend This Prop? It’ll Take a “Super, Super, Super-Duper Majority”

CalMatters

October 11, 2020

By Ben Christopher, CalMatters A reader has asked us a question about a lesser-known provision buried in one of the year’s most controversial ballot measures: Hey @FromBenC & @CalMatters - was hoping ...

Will Judge Amy Coney Barrett Be a Solid Conservative Vote? ‘There’s No Guarantee’ Says Law College Alum.

Jim Jakobs

October 6, 2020

When it comes to serving on the highest court in the land, nothing is guaranteed until it's in writing. GV Wire℠ spoke with Fresno attorney Mark King, an alum of the San Joaquin College of Law to gain his perspective. King says history indicates that a S...

How the Pandemic Reshaped California Politics in 2020

CalMatters

October 5, 2020

It’s not easy to get work done during a pandemic. Even for the fortunate who kept their pre-pandemic jobs, productivity has taken it on the chin in 2020. The same goes for those in the lawmaking business. ...

Police Reform Panel Struggles to Keep Everyone on the Same Page as Deadline Nears

Jim Jakobs

September 29, 2020

A virtual meeting of the Fresno Commission for Police Reform turned into more than 5 hours of back and forth bickering about rules Monday night that ultimately led to the tabling of many recommendations up for ...

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

Jim Jakobs

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...

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Did Fresno Police Violate Press Freedom at Tower Protest? Experts Say Yes.

Fresno County Joins Coalition Calling For Statewide Drought Declaration

US West Prepares for Possible 1st Water Shortage Declaration

Skyrocketing Lumber Prices Could Add $24K to Home Buys. Costa Fires off Letter to Pres. Biden

Resnicks Give $250K To Help Newsom, but Pro-Recall Farmers ‘Afraid’ to Donate

DA Charges Former Clovis Council Hopeful for Alleged Campaign Sign Theft

Analysis: Christian Nationalism a Barrier to COVID Mass Vaccination

Saddle Up and Get Vaccinated for Return of the Clovis Rodeo

Redemption Is Here for Autry’s Film ‘Victory By Submission’

How MrBeast Burgers Came to Fresno and Who Makes Them

Food Truck Frenzy Takes Over Manchester Mall Lot

Opinion: Tax Hike on Employers Isn’t Necessary as State Enjoys Revenue Windfall

Walters : California Reverses, Now Shutting Prisons

Walters : A Reminder About Supplies and Demands

Walters : Bills Would Hamstring Future California Recalls

GV Wire Unfiltered – January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

After Taking on Costa and AOC, Elizabeth Heng Sets Sights on U.S. Senate

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Southwest Industrial Question

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Shootings Down 60%, Police Say. Task Force Will Continue Through Holidays.

Fresno Police Will Have Undercover Officers Near Polling Locations on Election Day

Most US Farmers Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Pain From Trade Wars and COVID-19

Trump Reverses Decision to Deny Federal Aid for Creek Fire, Other State Blazes

County GOP Pulls Unofficial Ballot Collection Boxes After Secretary of State Says They’re Illegal

Lawmakers Want to Amend This Prop? It’ll Take a “Super, Super, Super-Duper Majority”

Will Judge Amy Coney Barrett Be a Solid Conservative Vote? ‘There’s No Guarantee’ Says Law College Alum.

How the Pandemic Reshaped California Politics in 2020

Police Reform Panel Struggles to Keep Everyone on the Same Page as Deadline Nears

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