The campaign of congressman Devin Nunes withdrew a lawsuit filed against four people it accused of conspiracy and interfering with campaign business because they challenged his ballot designation as a "farmer" in 2018. The attorney representing three of the four defendants expressed joy over the news. "A David and Goliath...
Who's a Bully? Who's Owned by Special Interests? Council Hopefuls Debate.
Four of the six Fresno City Council candidates met at GV Wire’s forum Tuesday (Oct. 16) night, answering questions about the future of Fresno. While they appeared in lockstep on some issues, such as support for Measure P, things at times got heated on stage in the Fresno City College...
City Council Candidates Forum: Arias vs. Hill, Esparza vs. Whelan
Candidates vying for two Fresno City Council seats debated issues in a lively forum Oct. 16 hosted by GV Wire. Miguel Arias and Tate Hill are seeking to represent District 3 in southwest Fresno while Nelson Esparza and Brian Whelan are battling in central Fresno's District 7 race. All four...
Whelan, Esparza Compete to Represent the Heart of Fresno
The ideological balance of the Fresno City Council hangs in the district carved out of the city’s center. Brian Whelan is a Republican. Nelson Esparza is a Democrat. Many of their views are consistent with their party ideology. Both want to succeed termed-out Republican Clint Oliver to become the District...
Who Will Arias Face in November? It's Too Close To Call
Every vote counts. That is the takeaway in Fresno City Council District 3, where just 14 votes separate three contenders for a ticket to the run-off against top vote-getter Miguel Arias. Seven candidates entered the race to select termed-out Oliver Baines' successor in the seat that encompasses parts of downtown,...
Live June 5 Election Results From GV Wire
Here is a look at the election results in the June 5 primary up through 12:26am: City of Fresno Council District 3 94% of precincts reporting (50% plus one vote wins outright. Otherwise, top two advance to Nov. 6 general election.) Miguel Arias — 30.3% Darren Miller — 14% Craig Scharton —...
Democrats Dominate Early Fresno District 7 Voting
Veva Islas, one of three candidates vying for the Fresno City Council District 7 seat, sent out a campaign email Wednesday morning stating that "Democratic mail ballots in District 7 so far are outnumbering those of Republicans by almost 3 to 1!" As the race, which is officially nonpartisan, involves...
FUSD Trustees Go Slow on Go Schools Advice
Go Public Schools Fresno has authored a report detailing new ways to think about education. On Wednesday (May 23), Fresno Unified trustees offered a Solomonesque solution in a tug-o-war between the group and the district's teachers union. The board voted 6-1 to receive the report, but hold off on implementing...
One Charter School Fights for Survival. Another Wants to Open.
Two charter schools — one new and one looking for a renewal — hope that the Fresno County Office of Education answers their pleas. After being rejected at the local school board level, the One & Only Academy and Kepler Neighborhood School made their cases to the five-member elected board...
What's in a Name? City Council District 7 Race Gets Down & Dirty
The name of a Fresno City Council candidate is now a campaign issue. Brian Whelan sent a mailer to voters, comparing himself to opponents Nelson Esparza and “Veva Islas-Hooker.” Except, Veva Islas doesn’t go by that name. She made a point to chastise Whelan on Facebook. According to the county...