A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion over what firearm restrictions can remain on the books. The high court's ruling that set new standards for evaluating gun laws left open many questions, experts say, resulting in...
Two Killed in Fresno Hookah Lounge Shooting. One Was Former Councilmember’s Son.
The adult son of former Fresno City Councilmember Cynthia Sterling and another man were shot to death Sunday night outside a northwest hookah lounge. Fresno police confirmed Monday that Felix Hawkins, 41, and Akili Moffett, 32, died after they were shot following a physical confrontation. Hawkins is the son of...
Granville Homes Launches $20K Match Campaign for Earthquake Relief in Syria
Granville Homes is teaming up with Mercy Corps, a leading global humanitarian organization, to provide emergency services to families affected by the catastrophic 7.8. earthquake in Syria. For every dollar raised through March 31, Granville Homes will match dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 and donate all proceeds to Mercy Corps’ Syrian...
Signs Point to Rain for Fresno, Snow for the Sierra Next Week
Could Fresno see more rainy days before the end of February? According to multiple forecasts, there is a significant chance of showers daily in the Valley beginning Wednesday (Feb. 23) and continuing into early March. Wtf… just noticed the euro ensemble has nearly non stop snow in the Sierra for...
California Bill Would Ban Police K9s. Local Law Enforcement Responds.
Saying the use of police dogs is based in slavery and racism, a new bill in the California Legislature would ban their use in arrests, apprehensions, and crowd control. Local law enforcement is having none of it. Assembly Bill 742, proposed by Corey Jackson, D-Perris (Riverside County), "aims to end...
McCarthy Says His Valley District Wants Solutions More Than Federal Money
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is representing his Fresno and Clovis constituents by listening to local leaders. McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, spoke with the Fresno media in a 20-minute Q&A session at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District building on Tuesday. He talked about China, water, bipartisanship among several issues. After the...
Hubbard Launches Fresno Mayoral Run Against Dyer
Lourin Hubbard says improved housing and the environment are his path to become the next Fresno mayor. The state water manager officially kicked off his campaign Wednesday. He filed paperwork with the city last November. “For too long people that look like me and grew up like me have been...
Yosemite’s Natural Firefall Is a Sight to Behold This Month
In mid-to-late February, Yosemite's Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset and the sky is clear, thus creating the impression it's on fire. Visitors flock to the national park in hopes of capturing stunning images of the "firefall."There have been spectacular sights this year because of the...
Fresno Loses Millions in Revenue as Legal Cannabis Is Slow to Bloom
When California voters approved the legal use of recreational marijuana, cities hoped that green could turn to green. Money from cannabis taxes could be used on pressing needs such as public safety, road repairs, and affordable housing. However, the city of Fresno has been slow to reap the millions of...
Taggers Damage Renzi Artwork at Burned Building in Central Fresno
What a fire could not do, vandals have. Taggers defaced artwork created by famed Fresno artist Clement Renzi sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning. The 288-clay tile piece entitled "A Day in the Park," was on the side of the Fagbule Glass House. The abandoned building burned down on...