To see local CARES act funding at work, Congressman Jim Costa toured a Fresno business that switched out operations due to the pandemic. Total Concept Enterprises in southeast Fresno switched from manufacturing fasteners and metal fabrications to developing plastic safety partitions. "Let's support the home team," said Costa, a Fresno...
In Tight Council Race, What Happens If There's a Tie?
It’s a crazy scenario, but in an election as close as Fresno City Council District 3, it may just happen. What if two or more candidates tie in a primary? Who advances to the general election? With only 14 votes separating three candidates for second place for the council seat,...
Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum
Four candidates running for Fresno City Council, District 3 met in a forum Thursday (April 19) night, sharing their views and qualifications. GV Wire, in conjunction with CMAC and Fresno’s Young Leading Professionals, held the 90-minute forum in the district at the Westside Church of God. Miguel Arias, Tate Hill,...
Take 5: Scharton Won't Ask for Contributions in District 3 Campaign
Craig Scharton has been down this road before. The interim director of the Downtown Fresno Partnership served on the Fresno City Council from 1987-1991. At that time, he represented District 1, which encompassed the Tower District and surrounding area. Now, 27 years later, Scharton says he'd like to give it...
Take 5: Scharton Won't Ask for Contributions in District 3 Campaign
Craig Scharton has been down this road before. The interim director of the Downtown Fresno Partnership served on the Fresno City Council from 1987-1991. At that time, he represented District 1, which encompassed the Tower District and surrounding area. Now, 27 years later, Scharton says he'd like to give it...
Westside Council Race Draws Crowd
Two hopefuls announced their plans to run for Fresno city council on Thursday (Jan. 4). Daren Miller, a community advocate and educator in Madera, made a formal announcement in front of about 50 supporters at the Fresno Temple Church of God. Meanwhile, longtime downtown advocate Craig Scharton says he is...
Westside Council Race Draws Crowd
Two hopefuls announced their plans to run for Fresno city council on Thursday (Jan. 4). Daren Miller, a community advocate and educator in Madera, made a formal announcement in front of about 50 supporters at the Fresno Temple Church of God. Meanwhile, longtime downtown advocate Craig Scharton says he is...