Connie Conway, the former Republican leader in the Assembly, has filed to run for the congressional seat vacated by Devin Nunes. "I felt compelled at the urging of many friends to jump into the race. I love where I live. Congressman Nunes' district has been my heart and my...
Toys From Santa Bring Cheer to Unhoused Fresno Kids
A visit with Santa, toys, hot chocolate, and cookies made for a special day for an estimated 300 children. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria and State Center trustee Annalisa Perea distributed toys and food at the San Joaquin Estates in west Fresno...
Soria Considering Assembly Run. Tulare Sheriff Boudreaux for Congress?
Esmeralda Soria plans to run for state Assembly. GV Wire has learned the Democratic Fresno City Councilmember has talked with multiple people in the community about her possible run and is putting together a campaign team. Soria is in her second and final term, set to expire in January 2023....
City Can’t Get Into Tower Theatre. This Is What It Looks Like.
The city of Fresno can't get access to the historic Tower Theatre and it is asking a judge to allow an inspection. The city says it needs access to perform an appraisal. And, a councilwoman says the city needs to make sure the theater is preserved. In the meantime, owner...
Church Purchasing Tower Theatre Threatens Lawsuit, Says LGBTQ ‘Welcome’
The pastor for the church purchasing the Tower Theatre is threatening litigation if services are not allowed to be held at the iconic venue. In a 12-minute YouTube message, Pastor Anthony Flores of Adventure Church expressed his love for the community, but blamed the city of Fresno for the controversy...
Fresno Councilwoman Soria Tests Positive for COVID
Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria announced on Monday that she is self-quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. "It gives me great sadness to share the news that no one during this pandemic wants to hear, I recently tested positive for Covid19," Soria announced Monday evening on her Facebook page. Soria...
Is Fresno Renaming Ordinance ‘Cancel Culture’ or Historical Correction?
Fresno will investigate and possibly change any city asset named for historical figures with a racist or bigoted past. The 4-1 vote at Thursday's city council meeting will task the Historic Preservation Commission reviewing a list of names to determine if there is a problematic history. Based on their findings,...
Proposal Would Remove ‘Racist’ Names from Fresno Buildings and Parks.
Update, 10/15/2020, 3:30 p.m.: the council approved Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria's resolution to create a list of city assets named for individuals and examine their past for racism or bigotry. The motion passed 4-1, with Garry Bredefeld voting no, and Mike Karbassi and Paul Caprioglio not recording votes. Listen to this...
Fresno Police Ask for More Money, Mental Health Center
Police chief Andy Hall wants to turn a recently vacated police substation into an employee mental health facility. Hall said that officer suicides are on the rise. While there is a mental health counselling office at police headquarters, Hall wants a more private facility. He proposed turning the former substation...
Will Soria Jump on High-Speed Rail Executive Position?
Last week, Caltrans announced it hired Diana Gomez as director for the region covering Fresno County and the Central Valley. Gomez left her position as the Central Valley regional director of the High-Speed Rail project. Multiple sources have told Politics 101 that Fresno councilwoman Esmeralda Soria might be a fit...