The Tower Theatre scored two wins in court this week that could pave the way for a sale to Adventure Church and keep the city out. In a tentative ruling, Judge D. Tyler Tharpe denied the city of Fresno's request for entry to conduct an appraisal inside the theatre. Earlier...
What Tower Theatre Owner Says About City Wanting Inside
The city of Fresno is asking a judge to let it into the Tower Theatre. Although not said explicitly, a court filing indicates the city may want to take the theater by eminent domain. Meanwhile, a California appeal court will let a lower court decide a lingering issue in the...
Tower Theatre Owner Says He’s Moving Ahead with Sale to Church
Even with a split decision in the most recent round in the legal saga of the Tower Theatre, the owner says he still plans to sell the iconic venue. And, he plans to sell to Adventure Church. "I don't see why we all can't get along like we have been....
Tower Theatre Off the Market? What’s Next for Iconic Venue.
Escrow for the sale of the Tower Theatre to Adventure Church has expired, but how the updated status will affect a the future of the iconic venue is unclear. The expiration of escrow was revealed in a legal brief filed with the Fifth District Court of Appeal by the attorney...
Tower Theatre Handoff Nears: Church Pastor on Pride Fest, Working with Neighbors
Pastor Anthony Flores wants to work with his soon-to-be neighbors in the Tower District. The leader of Adventure Church says he expects to close escrow on the iconic Tower Theatre property on March 31. On Thursday, Judge Rosemary McGuire declined to grant an injunction sought by a tenant, paving way...
Tower Theatre Sale Ruling Coming This Week, Judge Says
A ruling on whether the controversial sale of the Tower Theatre can move forward will happen later this week, Judge Rosemary McGuire said. McGuire made the announcement after 45 minutes of legal arguments Wednesday from attorneys representing Sequoia Brewing Company and the Tower Theatre's owners. "The only things that she...
Court Grants Restraining Order to Brewery Over Tower Theatre Property Sale
A Fresno County judge issued a temporarily restraining order Wednesday, blocking the sale of property connected to the historic Tower Theatre. Judge Rosemary McGuire's ruling is designed to allow time to resolve questions raised over a 'right of first refusal' clause in a lease affecting a single building, but which...
Court Hearing Could Decide Fate of Tower Theatre Sale
A Fresno County judge will decide whether to block the sale of a portion of the Tower Theatre. Judge Rosemary McGuire will hear a request from the owners of Sequoia Brewing Company to place an injunction on the sale of the building they lease from the owners of the Tower...
Will Brewery’s Lawsuit Halt Tower Theatre Sale to Church?
A new lawsuit over the sale of the Tower Theatre may accomplish what protesters and compromises offered by city leaders could not do — slow down, if not stop, the sale. Unless a judge steps in, Adventure Church is expected to complete the sale of the Tower Theatre this week....
Democrats Link Valadao to QAnon in TV Ad. Is It True?
Not even a vote for impeachment by Republican Congressman David Valadao satisfied Democrats. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been running TV ads against the Hanford congressman in both English and Spanish. DCCC is also running ads against Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Palmdale. They blame him for supporting U.S. Rep. Marjorie...