Ulises Pena, 39, a former state Department of Motor Vehicles employee in Bakersfield, pleaded guilty Monday to illegally producing California commercial driver’s licenses in exchange for bribes, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced in Fresno. Pena's guilty plea came as part of his agreement to cooperate with federal prosecutors...
UNFILTERED – Keeping Them Honest In The Valley
In this week's episode, we dive into a variety of topics including: FUSD principal caught pushing a minor student Controversy over Measure C ballot statements Taxpayers pony up for Nelson Esparza's defense Is Clovis more "affluent" than Fresno? New segment! Keeping Them Honest in the Valley. Tune in for “Unfiltered”...
Caballero Urges Stronger ‘Buy American’ Policy on the State, Local Level
California farmers and food processors grow and produce a bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts utilizing the highest food safety, environmental and labor standards in the world. Consequently, the food produced is of the highest quality for consumers and a source of great pride for California farmers large...
UNFILTERED – Bullard High, McCarthy Visit, Downtown Development & Restaurant Robots!
In this week's episode, UNFILTERED dives into: Bullard High's cellphone ban going into effect on Oct. 3 House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy's mid-term elections forecast; The Fresno City Council killing a long-delayed downtown housing project; and food-serving robots making an appearance at this year's MADE Central California food expo....
MADE Central California: Hear the Stories Behind the Innovative Products
The MADE Central California food and beverage trade show just wrapped up a multi-day run at the Fresno Convention Center. Dozens of businesses were there to showcase their latest products. Below, you can click to hear the short stories behind some of the most innovative brands at this year's show....
Bulldogs’ Start Is as Hot as the Weather in Win Over Cal Poly
Fresno State prepped for its Sept. 10 home game against Oregon State by defeating Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo 35-7 on a hot Thursday night at Valley Children's Stadium. SING THE SONG #GoDogs | #ForTheV pic.twitter.com/v0IqxXoKK5 — Fresno State Football (@FresnoStateFB) September 2, 2022 With the temperature at 102 degrees...
UNFILTERED – Fresno Area High School Gives Students A Choice On Cellphones
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, the panel discusses the different ways local schools manage cellphones in the classroom. Special Guests: Dr. Scott Pickle, Selma High School Principal Manuel Bonilla, Fresno Teachers Association President Tune in for “Unfiltered” every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Facebook. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or...
4 PM-9 PM Flex Alert Extended to Thursday. How to Do Your Part.
The managers of the state power grid issued a Flex Alert for the second consecutive day starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m Thursday. A Flex Alert is a statewide call for voluntary conservation. With the west baking under another heatwave, the California Independent System Operator expects...
Pro Rock Climber Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Yosemite
A three-count indictment was unsealed Tuesday after the arrest of well-known professional rock climber Charles Barrett, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert said in a news release. According to court documents, in August 2016, the now 38-year-old Barrett forcibly committed sexual assault on two occasions and committed abusive sexual contact...
Californians About to Be Served Restaurant Closures With a Side of Higher Prices
A bill that would forever change the restaurant industry is being sharpened in anticipation of a vote in Sacramento. Should it become law, it would likely increase food prices through a de facto tax on meals. In an era of steep inflation, low- and middle-income families might find themselves...