Nelson Esparza says he wants to positively affect the lives of more people in Fresno. So, he is running for higher office. Voters elected him to the Fresno County Board of Education in 2016. Now, Esparza is asking voters to send him to the Fresno City Council. Esparza is running...
Whelan Supports Brand Agenda in District 7 Run
Flanked by Fresno’s mayor and the man he hopes to replace, attorney Brian Whelan announced his run for city council Thursday. Making his remarks on his front lawn, just a block south of Christmas Tree Lane, Whelan said he wants to create more Neighborhood Watch programs to combat crime. “I’m...
Whelan Supports Brand Agenda in District 7 Run
Flanked by Fresno’s mayor and the man he hopes to replace, attorney Brian Whelan announced his run for city council Thursday. Making his remarks on his front lawn, just a block south of Christmas Tree Lane, Whelan said he wants to create more Neighborhood Watch programs to combat crime. “I’m...
Organizers Say Fresno Women's March is Nonpartisan. Is it?
Organizers for the Women’s’ March Fresno unveiled its list of scheduled speakers before Saturday’s noon march, which starts at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue. The 18 scheduled speakers included Dolores Huerta, a legend in the labor movement as co-founder of the United Farm Workers; LGBT activist Robin Johnston McGehee; and...
Organizers Say Fresno Women's March is Nonpartisan. Is it?
Organizers for the Women’s’ March Fresno unveiled its list of scheduled speakers before Saturday’s noon march, which starts at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue. The 18 scheduled speakers included Dolores Huerta, a legend in the labor movement as co-founder of the United Farm Workers; LGBT activist Robin Johnston McGehee; and...
Did Fresno Botch Its Chance to Weigh in on Air Board Nominee?
Is this a good way to decide who sits on the Valley air board? I ask because six cities in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District failed to weigh in on the nomination of Clovis City Councilman Drew Bessinger, who by the way, wants the assignment. Fortunately for...
Did Fresno Botch Its Chance to Weigh in on Air Board Nominee?
Is this a good way to decide who sits on the Valley air board? I ask because six cities in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District failed to weigh in on the nomination of Clovis City Councilman Drew Bessinger, who by the way, wants the assignment. Fortunately for...
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
Tale of Two Cities: Fresno and Clovis’ Approach to AB 199
Fresno and Clovis took two approaches when it came to opposing a state bill that the building industry says could push new homes out of reach for most buyers. While the Clovis council easily opposed the bill and is registered its view with the state Assembly, Fresno did not. Even...