When it comes to immigration, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, has a lot on his mind, as he details in the video above. President Donald Trump's comments decrying immigration from places he described as "shit-hole" countries have appeared to further polarize debate over that already-contentious issue. The controversy has also added to...
Take 5: Costa Pushes Back Against Trump, Seeks Immigration Fixes
When it comes to immigration, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, has a lot on his mind, as he details in the video above. President Donald Trump's comments decrying immigration from places he described as "shit-hole" countries have appeared to further polarize debate over that already-contentious issue. The controversy has also added to...
California Schools That Need Help Aren't Getting It: Walters
In his Jan. 21 CALmatters column, Dan Walters zeroes in on a troubling statistic uncovered via the dogged effort of his colleague Jessica Calefati, who covers education. Writing about the state's stumbling attempts to close the achievement and educational attainment gaps, Walters quotes this paragraph from Celefati's Jan. 18 story "Dozens of...
California Schools That Need Help Aren't Getting It: Walters
In his Jan. 21 CALmatters column, Dan Walters zeroes in on a troubling statistic uncovered via the dogged effort of his colleague Jessica Calefati, who covers education. Writing about the state's stumbling attempts to close the achievement and educational attainment gaps, Walters quotes this paragraph from Celefati's Jan. 18 story "Dozens of...
Walters: Legislature's Employees Should Be Allowed to Unionize
In his Jan. 22 CALmatters column, Dan Walters points out that it was the young Gov. Jerry Brown who more than four decades ago "decreed that public employees had the right to join unions and bargain for salaries and other working conditions." Brown's logic, Walters writes, "for extending collective bargaining...
Walters: Legislature's Employees Should Be Allowed to Unionize
In his Jan. 22 CALmatters column, Dan Walters points out that it was the young Gov. Jerry Brown who more than four decades ago "decreed that public employees had the right to join unions and bargain for salaries and other working conditions." Brown's logic, Walters writes, "for extending collective bargaining...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
When is Business-Friendly Fresno Coming? Be Patient, My Friends
Let's face it. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand is bland. Blander than a vanilla pudding sandwich made with white bread. Moreover, he's never in a hurry. I bet when he was a kid in a long line to ride the train at Roeding Park, he told those behind him, "We'll get...
When is Business-Friendly Fresno Coming? Be Patient, My Friends
Let's face it. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand is bland. Blander than a vanilla pudding sandwich made with white bread. Moreover, he's never in a hurry. I bet when he was a kid in a long line to ride the train at Roeding Park, he told those behind him, "We'll get...