Air Force and Army military medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, and respiratory technicians have had 'boots on the ground' at Community Medical Centers for a little over a month. Soldiers from the U.S. Army North's Task Force-51 deployed from California's Travis Air Force Base in support of the continued Department...
Dyer Leads Clean-Up to Remove Over 800 Pounds of Trash (and Other Things) in NW Fresno
If you drove by the Carl's Jr. on West Shaw near Highway 99 over the weekend you saw what appeared to be a small army clad in safety vests and wielding trash grabbers. If you looked really hard you probably saw Mayor Jerry Dyer out there working alongside the residents...
Despite Rainfall, State Still Aiming for 55 Gallon Per Person Water Conservation Target
Fresh off a week filled with rain and snow due to an atmospheric river, water conservation may not be top of mind for everyday Californians. NBC Bay Area Meteorologist Rob Mayeda just broke down some figures from this latest storm. In a Friday tweet he says, "Sierra Snowpack Surge: Up to...
City Fines Tower Theatre, Church for Holding Services as Dispute Escalates
The city of Fresno issued citations to both Adventure Church and the owner of the Tower Theatre for holding indoor services last Sunday. Adventure Church received its first citation, carrying a $250 fine; the theater's owner received its second citation, which includes a $500 fine. It is unclear when the...
Fresno Airport Lands on City’s Rename List Over Vote on Women’s Rights
Bill Chandler doesn't understand why his grandfather should be punished for a vote 110 years ago. Chandler Executive Airport, as it now known in the city of Fresno, is named after Wilber Fisk Chandler — farmer, philanthropist and Fresno representative to the state legislature in the first part of the 20th...
Will Six Flags Stake Its Future in Fresno? Mayor Would ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo describes itself as the "Thrill Capital of Northern California featuring a unique combination of animal attractions, thrilling rides, exciting shows and wildlife presentations." But a report in the Marin Independent Journal newspaper this week explored speculation from various unnamed sources that the "Thrill Capital" might soon relocate to the Central Valley...
Project Off-Ramp Finds Housing for 42 Homeless People Camped Along Freeway
The city of Fresno's Project Off-Ramp got off to a solid start on Monday when 42 homeless people agreed to leave their tents alongside a freeway embankment and be relocated to safer quarters. Outreach workers were on hand Monday to introduce the people to the services available to help them....
Crazy Bernie Reaches Settlement with City Over COVID Shutdown Citations
"Crazy Bernie" has settled with the city of Fresno for operating his business when it was supposed to be shut down. Bernie Siomiak, CEO of the furniture warehouse best known for its outrageous TV advertisements, fought vociferously with the city over orders to close his store as part of the...
Major Development Coming to Fresno’s Blackstone and Shaw Intersection
[aggregation-styles] The Business Journal A familiar 10-acre lot in Fresno is in the process of being developed into the city’s next major shopping district, with a luxury hotel at the heart of the project. According to Edward Erganian, principal for Las Vegas-based NAC Development Co., the plan is to turn...
Another Historic Fresno Entertainment Venue Goes Up for Sale
[aggregation-styles] The Business Journal Following the expected sale of the Tower Theatre to a local church, another iconic Fresno event venue is being listed for sale. The 80-year-old Rainbow Ballroom will be offered on Wednesday for just under $4 million, according to Jared Ennis, commercial agent with KW Commercial. For...