A coalition of 25 local governments — including the city of Clovis — has filed a lawsuit against the California Bureau of Cannabis Control. They hope to strike down regulations allowing delivery of commercial cannabis statewide. Attorneys for the coalition say the lawsuit was filed late Thursday in Fresno County...
Face-Off for Fresno Supervisor: Brandau, Hosey, Johnson
The election for a vacant Fresno County supervisorial seat is less than six weeks away. And, the three candidates vying to represent north and central Fresno and parts of Clovis are getting ready. Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau may have some built-in advantages. He has name recognition as an elected...
Face-Off for Fresno Supervisor: Brandau, Hosey, Johnson
The election for a vacant Fresno County supervisorial seat is less than six weeks away. And, the three candidates vying to represent north and central Fresno and parts of Clovis are getting ready. Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau may have some built-in advantages. He has name recognition as an elected...
Celebration of McDonald's Life Is Thursday at Saroyan Theatre
A celebration of the life of former Pelco leader and community philanthropist David McDonald will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3:30 p.m. at the Saroyan Theatre in downtown Fresno. Here is McDonald's obituary provided by his family to GV Wire: David Lupton McDonald April 30, 1949 – Jan. 2,...
With Employees on Strike, Courts Open But not at Full Strength
Fresno Superior Court still operated Tuesday (Jan. 15), but it was anything but normal. Outside, a constant drizzle did not deter hundreds of striking court workers — judicial assistants, clerks, and court reporters. “Rain or shine, we stay on the line,” was one of the many mantras SEIU 521 members...
RIP, David McDonald: A Giant in Local Business and Philanthropy
David McDonald, who had a giant impact on the Fresno area as a businessman and philanthropist, died Wednesday morning at his Prather home. Fresno County deputies responded to a call for medical assistance at about 9 a.m. McDonald, 69, later passed away, apparently of natural causes, according to the sheriff's office....
Wings Advocacy Helps Lift Homeless Families Into a Better Life
For families who have endured the struggle of homelessness, the opportunity to be housed again presents its own set of challenges. Among them: furnishing their living space with necessities like a bedding, lamps, plates, and utensils to name just a few items. That's where Wings Advocacy Fresno comes in. "The...
Donations Falling Short In Effort to Honor Clovis Veterans
Time is running out to support an effort to honor veterans this holiday season. "We are falling short at this point of meeting our goal of placing a wreath on the graves of the nearly 4,000 veterans buried at the Clovis Cemetery," said organizer Linda Branam in a Facebook message this...
Clovis Native Giles Reinventing Baseball Business With the A's
As the Oakland A’s head into the final weekend of the regular season, they know they’ll face the New York Yankees next Wednesday (Oct. 3) in the AL Wild Card game. They just don’t know where. Chris Giles, naturally, would like for the game to be played in Oakland. The...
Have You Seen 9/11 Remembrance Video Moving People to Tears?
The annual 9/11 remembrance in Clovis is recognized as one of the best in the country. On Tuesday, GV Wire's Jahz Tello shot and assembled this emotionally moving video. (Click on the photo above to view the video.) Beautiful video of our 9/11 ceremony this morning. https://t.co/xrUxfoFkes — Margaret Mims...