Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi hosts this week's show and discusses a number of topics including: the state surplus, City Council President Nelson Esparza, and Measure C. Tune in for “Unfiltered” every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Facebook. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or on your favorite mobile app. Full Episode...
UNFILTERED – Roads or Buses? How Should $7 Billion In Local Taxes Be Spent?
In this week's episode, we discuss the proposed renewal of the Measure C transportation tax and where its funds will be spent. Special Guests: Tony Boren, Executive Director, Council of Governments Buddy Mendes, Chairperson, Fresno County Transportation Authority Mike Leonardo, Fresno County Transportation Authority Tune in for “Unfiltered” every Tuesday...
Inside the Radical Plan Being Written for Trump’s Second Term
If he were to win the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump will purge the federal government of civil servants and fill career positions with MAGA loyalists who subscribe to his "America First" ideology, according to Axios. "The impact could go well beyond typical conservative targets such as the Environmental...
Who Stamped ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ on Stanislaus County Tax Envelopes?
A Stanislaus County resident wants answers after 544 pieces of mail from the assessor's office were stamped with the anti-President Joe Biden slogan "Let's Go Brandon." "This is taxpayer’s money, and they’re using this derogatory stamp to show what somebody thinks about it, and we’re paying for it. It’s...
Why Are Valley Farmers Paying Twice as Much for Fertilizer?
Brittany Johnson of KCRA3 in Sacramento reports that Central Valley farmers are paying two to three times more for fertilizer than they did a year ago. The reasons behind the sharp price hike: the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, rising gas prices, and the war in Ukraine. "It doesn't...
When Will Fresno Get Some Relief From This Suffocating Heat?
Anyone hoping for relief from the Valley's run of 100-plus degree temperatures had best be patient. A high-pressure system is expected to bake Fresno with weekend temperatures of at least 107 degrees, and the first chance of dipping below 100 isn't expected until next Thursday. Unfortunately, any relief will...
UNFILTERED – Is the Housing Market Crashing?
In this week's Unfiltered episode, the panel discusses the housing market on a local, state, and federal level. Special Guests: Dan Dunmoyer, President & CEO, CA Building Industry Association Steve Flach, President, Fresno Area Realtors Robin Kane, Senior Vice President, The Mogharebi Group Tune in for “Unfiltered” every Tuesday night...
DNA Leads to Murder Charge in 2008 Tulare Cold Case
DNA from a 2008 shooting death has led Tulare County cold case investigators to the man who allegedly killed Hernan Diaz. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward announced Wednesday morning that one count of murder and other felony charges have been filed against Louis Villarreal, 34. At the time...
California Crime ‘Reform’ Takes Away Key Tool to Hold Juvenile Killers Accountable
In 2000 California passed Proposition 21 - a ballot proposition aimed at addressing gang violence and allowing prosecutors to hold juveniles accountable as adults for violent crimes. 18 years later, voters reaffirmed their desire to continue to hold juveniles accountable by passing Prop 57, only now the decision is...
UNFILTERED: Our Nation’s Melting Pot: What Does It Mean to Be American
In this week's Unfiltered, the panel discusses what it means to be American. Special Guest: Fresno physician Bahram Sohrabi Tune in for “Unfiltered” every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Facebook. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or on your favorite mobile app. Full Episode https://youtu.be/awACNRzU8-w