Councilman Miguel Arias Archives

After 4 Year Fight, Former Fresno PD Site May Become Neighborhood Park

April 21, 2021

The corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Street in Fresno's Tower District is nothing but dirt, weeds, and a few outlying trees. It was once home to a police substation, but for four years, residents have dreamed of turning it into a neighborhood park. Wednesda...

Homeland Security in Talks to Use Fresno Convention Center for Migrant Children

Jim Jakobs

April 21, 2021

City councilman Nelson Esparza is offering the Fresno Convention Center to house migrant children arriving at the southern border. And, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on We...

City-Owned EV Charging Stations Damaged and a ‘Hazard’, says Councilmember

Jim Jakobs

April 12, 2021

Over a dozen electric vehicle charging stations owned by the city of Fresno are not able to charge anything after being vandalized. Heavy cables used to connect the curbside chargers to vehicles were severed fo...

‘That’s Not Acceptable’ : Limited Vaccine Supply Prompts Appeal from Karbassi, Council

Jim Jakobs

February 4, 2021

In a plea to President Joe Biden, the Fresno City Council unanimously passed a resolution asking for a dramatic increase in COVID-19 vaccine allocations for Fresno County. "We don't have enough vaccine," said Councilman Mike Karbassi, the resolution's spons...

With Fines Starting at $1,000, Fresno Considers Ban on Large, At-Home Gatherings

Jim Jakobs

December 7, 2020

Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias is sponsoring an ordinance to restrict the number of people allowed within a residence. The proposed rule will be heard at a special 4 p.m. council meeting on Tuesday....

Fresno Homeless Efforts Lack ‘Clear Strategic Plan’ says Grand Jury

Jim Jakobs

November 23, 2020

A “crib sheet” is required to keep track of all the local governmental and nonprofit entities working to resolve the homeless issue, the Fresno County grand jury says in findings released in its 2020 annual rep...

Give Kids Better Options or ‘Gangs Will Give Them Something To Do,’ Local Leaders Say

Jim Jakobs

October 29, 2020

The kids spoke and the Fresno City Council reacted, promising to invest nearly $10 million dollars to support youth in the coming year. A Wednesday night summit involved several dozen young people who spoke directly to leaders at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Cou...

Council Approves $4.5M Funding for Parkway Drive Makeovers, State Kicks in Millions More

Jim Jakobs

October 29, 2020

Motel 99, Parkside Inn, Day’s Inn, and Welcome Inn along Parkway Drive in southwest Fresno are part of a notorious stretch visible to drivers on Highway 99 coming into Fresno. It's dilapidated condition is now ...

Council Policy Might Revoke Some Alcohol Licenses, Give Them To New Grocery Stores

Jim Jakobs

October 29, 2020

In a concept of taketh and giveth away, members of the Fresno City Council say they may start revoking alcohol licenses from 'bad' retailers and use them to attract grocery stores into areas of town that don't ...

Council Poised to Approve Alcohol Rules Without Discussion. Will ‘Bad Actors’ Be Protected?

Jim Jakobs

October 14, 2020

Controversial new rules aimed at reducing the number of beer, wine and liquor merchants in Fresno are on the City Council's agenda Thursday. Though the proposed ordinance has generated considerable business and community interest in recent weeks, the vote i...

'Horrible' Weeks Ahead as India's Virus Catastrophe Worsens

Facebook Sales Helping Fuel Illegal Fireworks Problem in Fresno, says Police Chief

No Jail Time in 1st Capitol Riot Sentence; Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty

Elk Starve to Death While Cattle Graze Freely at California Sanctuary: Lawsuit

Robust Donations Help Faith in the Valley Shape Fresno Policing

Madera, Merced Cattle Ranchers Circle Wagons Against Water ‘Rustling’

Tulare County’s Relentless Drought Brings Dry Wells and Plenty of Misery

What’s Driving Latest Flare-Up in California’s Charter School War?

Opinion: Jose Ramirez Will Realize Undisputed Glory vs. Josh Taylor

Fresno State Bulldogs Leave ESPN for New Radio Home

Clovis Man is ‘Making It’ on National TV After Baseball Career

Shake Off the Heat With a Free Milkshake on Monday

Opinion: California Must Keep High-Speed Rail on Track

Walters: California’s Pro-Housing Forces Score Big Win

Walters: Will Reformers Reel In Districts Diverting Funds Intended for ‘At Risk’ Students?

Opinion: Housing Reform Bill Would Right Some of Redlining’s Wrongs

GV Wire Unfiltered – January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Southwest Industrial Question

After Taking on Costa and AOC, Elizabeth Heng Sets Sights on U.S. Senate

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

After 4 Year Fight, Former Fresno PD Site May Become Neighborhood Park

Homeland Security in Talks to Use Fresno Convention Center for Migrant Children

City-Owned EV Charging Stations Damaged and a ‘Hazard’, says Councilmember

‘That’s Not Acceptable’ : Limited Vaccine Supply Prompts Appeal from Karbassi, Council

With Fines Starting at $1,000, Fresno Considers Ban on Large, At-Home Gatherings

Fresno Homeless Efforts Lack ‘Clear Strategic Plan’ says Grand Jury

Give Kids Better Options or ‘Gangs Will Give Them Something To Do,’ Local Leaders Say

Council Approves $4.5M Funding for Parkway Drive Makeovers, State Kicks in Millions More

Council Policy Might Revoke Some Alcohol Licenses, Give Them To New Grocery Stores

Council Poised to Approve Alcohol Rules Without Discussion. Will ‘Bad Actors’ Be Protected?

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