Four years after its local premiere, Alan Autry's faith-based mixed martial arts movie, "Victory By Submission," launches today on cable and streaming platforms. While the message of the movie, in the words of lead actor Brett Prieto, is "redemption and letting God take the wheel in your life," the story...
Former Mayor Alan Autry Back on Local Radio with Weekly Show
Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry is back on the airwaves. Listeners can hear Autry on his weekly show, every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. on KXEX (1550 AM). “In this polarizing political climate, someone with Alan’s experience could bridge the political divide and allow both sides to see common ground," station...
T-Mobile Merger Is a Great Thing for Valley: Autry
A recent opinion piece in the San Jose Mercury News argued the merger of T-Mobile with Sprint would lead to less accountability from telecommunications firms, and it would be bad for consumers. It was my distinct honor to serve as mayor of Fresno for eight years and now, as a private...
RIP, David McDonald: A Giant in Local Business and Philanthropy
David McDonald, who had a giant impact on the Fresno area as a businessman and philanthropist, died Wednesday morning at his Prather home. Fresno County deputies responded to a call for medical assistance at about 9 a.m. McDonald, 69, later passed away, apparently of natural causes, according to the sheriff's office....
Council Tackles Big Issues: Cannabis, Homeless, and Pay Raises
The Fresno City Council is saving its best for last. Major items such as cannabis regulation, homelessness, and farmland mitigation appear on this week's agenda. Technically, Thursday's (Dec. 6) meeting is the second-to-last for this council alignment, which includes two termed-out representatives. Still, the city’s governing body will have its...
It's Swearengin vs. Brand, Parks vs. Public Safety, and Much More
Measure P is the heavyweight local issue on the ballot for Fresno city voters. It's a proposal to raise the sales tax by 3/8 of a cent for 30 years to build, fix and maintain parks and trails, and fund cultural arts. But it's also a scrap to decide Fresno's...
Alan Autry Backs Villaraigosa for Governor
Alan Autry, former Republican Mayor of Fresno, has endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor. In an interview with GV Wire, Autry said the Democratic candidate is the best choice to lead California. “He’s head and shoulders the best problem solver on the ballot,” Autry said. "There's a whole laundry list of issues here...
Fresno Unified Has Attendance Problem … On Bond Oversight Committee
Voters in Fresno Unified have entrusted the school board with more than a half-billion dollars in bond money. Measure Q passed in 2010 for $280 million. Measure X passed in 2016 for $225 million. Both bonds have an oversight board to make sure the construction funds are spent appropriately. The...