Gov. Jerry Brown touched on a bit of everything in his final State of the State speech delivered Thursday morning — including a spirited defense of his highly controversial "bullet train" and "Delta tunnels" projects. For the most part, Brown, 79, gave an optimistic speech. He highlighted California's booming economy,...
Clovis Councilman Defends 'Riffraff' Renters
During last week’s debate about approving a Clovis housing development, a comment from the audience set off Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua. He delivered a passionate retort, defending apartment renters like himself as good citizens. Members of the public brought up concerns about approving more housing projects, including apartments, in the neighborhoods...
Clovis Councilman Defends 'Riffraff' Renters
During last week’s debate about approving a Clovis housing development, a comment from the audience set off Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua. He delivered a passionate retort, defending apartment renters like himself as good citizens. Members of the public brought up concerns about approving more housing projects, including apartments, in the neighborhoods...
DA Lisa Smittcamp Targets Sex Trafficking
"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery." Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says that is the unvarnished reality of prostitution and for those who become ensnared by it. "They live in fear that the pimp is going to hurt their family." In an interview with GV Wire, Smittcamp says many are...
DA Lisa Smittcamp Targets Sex Trafficking
"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery." Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says that is the unvarnished reality of prostitution and for those who become ensnared by it. "They live in fear that the pimp is going to hurt their family." In an interview with GV Wire, Smittcamp says many are...