They drive behind UPS and Fedex trucks driving the streets of Fresno. Once packages are delivered, they're almost immediately nabbed by so called 'porch pirates.' It's such an issue in Fresno, City Council Member Mike Karbassi campaigned on it. He's got his hands a little tied up due to staffing...
Council Members Push Back on Emergency Shut Down Proposal for Fresno
An ordinance proposed by Fresno City Councilmember Luis Chavez Monday evening is already being met with pushback from fellow council members. "I never like to rush to judgment," says Paul Caprioglio. Garry Bredefeld says, "Lockdowns do not work. All they do is cause more pain and suffering as we have...
After Divisive Plan to Target Home Gatherings Fails, Council Splits on Next Moves
At the beginning of the week, the Fresno City Council was set to move forward on a controversial COVID-related proposal to issue fines for having more than 15 or more people gathered in a residential household. After an initial uproar from the public, the discussion of the proposed resolution was...
Embattled Owner Faces More Fines, but Vows To Keep Restaurant Open. Who Else Has Been Cited?
The ‘Waffle Shop‘ in northwest Fresno is staying open for indoor dining despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest stay at home order. "There's no data proving that it's (COVID-19) is coming from the restaurants," owner Ammar Ibrahim tells GV Wire℠by phone. He says he plans to stay open no matter what happens. Ibrahim...
Local Leaders Say No COVID Dollars Left to Help Workers Through New Shut Down
It's unclear exactly when California's new stay at home order will impact the Central Valley, but it could be just a matter of days. The trigger? ICU bed capacity across 12 counties that make up the newly designated San Joaquin Valley region. Once available capacity falls below 15%, the stay...
Racing on Herndon Caught the Attention of Neighbors. Now It has the Attention of Police.
Tired of having a racetrack in their neighborhood, northwest Fresno residents banded together to lodge enough complaints about speeding violations on Herndon Avenue that the city is now taking action. "The reckless driving on Herndon has been happening for some time now without any police enforcement," resident Matthew Campanile told...
Shootings Down 60%, Police Say. Task Force Will Continue Through Holidays.
Fresno police say shootings in the city have dropped 60% since a violence suppression task force was formed on October 6. Chief Andy Hall told reporters at a Monday afternoon news conference that the task force will continue in force through the end of the year. "So far, this operation...
Rally Leaders Say Funds, Communication Lacking from City Hall in Anti-Violence Effort
Fresno police say they're seeing more shootings in every policing district this year than at the same time last year. Resources are stretched thin, different strategies are being utilized, and some progress is being made, according to deputy chief Mark Salazar. However, what's not working according to some community members?...
New ALDI Supermarket Site Takes Shape in NW Fresno
The old Tang Dynasty, OfficeMax, and Nina's Bakery buildings were torn down months ago. And, understandably, many Fresno residents are noticing the major construction work at the northwest corner of Shaw and West avenues. The announcement last year that an ALDI grocery store would open there was welcome news to...
Fresno City Council Punts Controversial VMT Decision for One Week
With less than two weeks to adopt a threshold to adhere to a controversial state environmental law, known as VMT, the Fresno City Council delayed taking action Thursday morning. "I just actually wanted to see if we could put it over for next meeting. So, motion to table. I need...