More than 600 Fresno area residents risk losing their well-paying jobs because elected officials are more interested in pandering to tribal casinos than protecting the livelihoods of their constituents, like myself. Senate Bill 549, sponsored by state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is a bad bet for hard-working Central Valley cardroom...
By Remembering the Genocide, We Can Help Rebuild Armenia
Imagine a 3,500-year-old civilization. Some accounts suggest even longer, that they'd been in that area since the 7th Century B.C. Imagine that same civilization being on the Silk Road between Asia and Europe; their kingdoms stopping grounds for traders, explorers, and others. Now imagine this is the same civilization that...
Carbon Capture Isn’t Nearly as ‘Green’ as Fossil Fuel Promoters Make It Sound
The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving with California often leading the way. So begins Central Valley Business Federation (BizFed) CEO Clint Olivier’s opinion piece in the March 23 edition of GV Wire. On its website, BizFed shows its founding members as Chevron, SoCalGas, Western States Petroleum Association, other similar...
Biden’s Embrace of Trump’s Tariffs Could Spell Trouble for His Reelection: Fareed Zakaria
Persistent inflation pressures for the third consecutive month are posing challenges for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to lower interest rates, potentially hindering economic growth, writes op-ed columnist Fareed Zakaria. This situation also raises concerns for President Biden's reelection prospects. Economists are uncertain about the exact causes of this...
Trustees Owe a Nationwide Superintendent Search to Fresno’s Children
The following is an open letter to the Fresno Unified School Board: We stand with those advocating for a nationwide search for the next superintendent of the Fresno Unified School District. The most crucial decision school board members make is the hiring of a superintendent. Thus it is imperative that...
Alexan Balekian: Leaving Anchor Desk Is a Higher Calling Not Goodbye
A TV career is as fragile and fickle as the beautiful blossoms that make a cameo every year in the Central Valley. For a little Armenian boy growing up with an awkward name in Fresno, becoming a sports or news anchor was even less probable — but at the age...
Fresno County Lawsuit Against Political Candidates Stifles Free Speech, Wastes Taxpayers’ Money
Ethically challenged politicians often prioritize their job security above all else. Yet, even with this focus on self-preservation, many resist the temptation to misuse taxpayer dollars to stifle political opposition. However, Fresno County stands as a recent notable exception to this general restraint. A year ago, the Fresno County Board...
Fresno Unified’s Self-Protection Racket Is Hurting Our Kids
Are we so conditioned to accept apathy in Fresno Unified that we are willing to walk by the very decisions that perpetuate the cycle of crime and poverty in our community? Do we tune in to afternoon radio talk shows that rail against FUSD for entertainment alone? Or, are we...
Courage to Embrace Change: El Rio Reyes Conservation Trust Boldly Rebrands as Kings River Land Trust
Dear Editor, I am writing to applaud the recent decision made by our local land trust, El Rio Reyes Conservation Trust, to rename itself as the Kings River Land Trust. This strategic move by the Board of Directors represents a significant milestone in the organization's journey toward generating greater clarity,...
Carbon Capture Storage Is Key to California’s Economy & Energy Future
The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving with California often leading the way. Today, the energy industry is tasked with meeting increasing demand while reducing its emissions and diversifying existing energy production with new and innovative technologies. However, as the industry continues to adapt, these new energy technologies must protect...
