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...
Sunshine Week: A Healthy Democracy Requires Your Support of Local Journalism
■Sunshine Week celebrates investigative journalism and freedom of information laws. ■The U.S. is seeing more "news deserts" as the number of journalists declines. ■Alternative news sources are springing up to keep governments accountable. Sunshine Week is March 10-16, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get...
Netanyahu Wants ‘Armageddon,’ Says Former Israeli Prime Minister
In a recent Haaretz op-ed, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right ministers of knowingly steering Israel into an all-out war. Olmert tells host Haaretz podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer that for Netanyahu and his far-right ministers, Gaza is only the beginning. They...
Collegian Editor Exposes Measure E’s ‘Deceptive’ Marketing Campaign
Jiselle Cardenas, editor-in-chief of Fresno State's student-run newspaper, explains how the Yes on E sales tax campaign has deceptively marketed Tuesday's ballot measure. "As an advertising and public relations major, I find almost all political campaigns to be jokes, but the Yes on Measure E campaign is especially loathsome," Cardenas writes...
Gideon Levy Long Ago Described the Brutal Israeli Tyranny Exposed by War
In 2018, Israeli citizen and noted journalist Gideon Levy challenged the notion that Israel can be considered a true democracy when it operates a repressive military regime in the occupied territories. Levy spoke on how Israel employs legislative measures, media campaigns, and other tactics to stifle dissenting voices. This suppression,...
Fresno State Newspaper Editorial Board Opposes Measure E Sales Tax
The Editorial Board of Fresno State's student-run newspaper, The Collegian, opposes Measure E, the quarter-cent sales tax on the March 5 ballot that would raise $1.5 billion over 25 years to benefit the university. The opinion appeared online Wednesday under the headline "Collegian editorial board: Why you should vote no...