Public safety was top of mind for Clovis voters, and they chose three like-minded candidates for City Council. Drew Bessinger won his third election, earning his second full term. He is a retired Clovis police captain and retired last year as chief of the Fresno Yosemite airport police. He garnered...
Check Out What Clovis City Council Candidates Said at GV Wire Forum
GV Wire hosted a forum featuring five of the 10 Clovis City Council candidates. Clovis voters will select up to three names on the ballots that are already out to all registered voters. The ballots must be returned by Nov. 8 to be counted — either through the mail, or...
Politics 101: ACLU Sues Sheriff, Clovis Picks ‘New’ Mayor, Safety Tax Fails
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is holding back on disciplinary records that should be made public, a new lawsuit alleges. ACLU of Northern California filed the lawsuit in Fresno County Superior Court on Monday. They accuse the Sheriff's Office of not complying with a 2018 law requiring law enforcement agencies...
Poll Shows Clovis Council Election is Three-Way Race
The Clovis City Council election appears to be a three-way race according to a poll conducted by GV Wire℠. Voters are in the process of returning ballots before Tuesday's Election Day deadline. They will pick two council members from among five candidates. Of 250 potential voters surveyed, 30% support incumbent...
Clovis Council Candidate Arrested. Police Say He Admitted Stealing Opponent’s Signs
A candidate for Clovis City Council has been arrested for allegedly stealing his opponents signs. Clovis police arrested Herman Nagra, a local businessman, after Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua reported his signs had been stolen. Police say a total of 42 signs valued at $1,200 were missing. Police reviewed city video cameras...
Top Fresno Election Official Stepping Down. Supervisors Will Select Replacement.
Brandi Orth, the Fresno County election clerk, is stepping down. Her last day is Feb. 28. "On December 17, 2020 my mother’s sudden illness required my personal attendance in North Carolina. As a result of her health condition, she is in need of my aid and care. It is, therefore, regretfully...
Fresno Business Shut Down Plan Still a Work in Progress, Author Says
When could the Fresno City Council debate an emergency ordinance closing down all businesses? "We will flag options and likely not vote until we get to zero ICU beds (literally) in Fresno," said Councilman Luis Chavez. Chavez has been floating the idea a complete shutdown of retail businesses in the...
Will Top Talk Station Have to Give Free Airtime to Clovis Council Candidates?
Conservative talk radio leader KMJ radio may have to provide free air time to candidates running for Clovis City Council, according to legal experts. Candidate Diane Pearce guest-hosted for Ray Appleton on KMJ (580 AM/105.9 FM) this week. She has frequently made TV and radio appearances as a political analyst...
Clovis City Council Race Sees Largest Candidate Field in 13 Years
Clovis voters will pick two names from a choice of five candidates for Clovis City Council — the largest field in 13 years. Incumbents Lynne Ashbeck and Vong Mouanoutoua will appear on the same ballot as three challengers — Diane Pearce, Herman Nagra and Noha Elbaz. The election is March...
City Looks to Kick Parking Vendor to the Curb as it Seeks Tech Improvements
Update, 12/03/2020: The Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to approve the new parking contract with Ace Parking. However, the council gave itself some wiggle room to cancel the contract if it forms its own parking commission. Original story: Parking in Fresno may become just a bit easier. The Fresno City...