The Fresno City Council will be briefed on 15 housing policies that could go to the city council this month, with the goal of making Fresno housing more affordable, and easing homelessness. Among these 15 policies, rent control, fair chance housing, and establishing a community land trust have been...
Chaos Erupts at Fresno Board Meeting Over Trustee’s Tweet
The Fresno Unified School Board meeting was abruptly and prematurely ended Wednesday night after opponents of a recent controversial tweet by Board Clerk Veva Islas clashed with her supporters, several of whom then verbally attacked Trustee Terry Slatic. Late Wednesday night, Trustee Keshia Thomas called out Islas for failing...
Future Doctors, Clovis Students Team up for Healthy Learning Partnership
Two classrooms at Clovis East High School were crowded on Tuesday morning with students who are learning about medicine and healthcare. The ones in the white coats were medical students from California Health Sciences University in Clovis, while the younger ones in teal scrubs were the juniors in Dr....
Fresno County Launches Mental Health Program for Children With Trauma
Agencies across Fresno County came together on Friday to launch a school-based mental health program to help children who suffer trauma and other life-changing experiences. "Our community has seen rising levels of violence, tragedy and trauma," said Brian Pacheco, chairman of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. "This program,...
Magsig Challenges McClintock, Exits Special Election for Nunes Seat
Nathan Magsig is dropping his bid to run in a special election for Congress and instead will take on a longtime GOP stalwart in a newly-drawn district that includes north Fresno. "This morning, I’m excited to announce my candidacy for California’s 5th Congressional District," Magsig, R-Clovis, told GV Wire....
Fresno Police Will be Highest Paid in Valley Under New Labor Deal
The nearly 850 Fresno police officers are now back under contract after the city struck a new labor accord. Announced late Thursday afternoon after a 7-0 vote by the Fresno City Council and ratified by 96% of the members of the Fresno Police Officers' Association, the new three-year deal...
Where Does Mayor Dyer Stand on Fresno Rent Control?
Fifteen policies aimed at making Fresno housing more affordable will soon advance to the city council next month, and Mayor Jerry Dyer approves of more than half of them. A strict rent control ordinance, however, is not one that the mayor fully supports. “Displacing people for any reason is...
Fresno Leaders Predict HART Will End Homelessness Crisis
In an effort to stem Fresno's homelessness crisis, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer unveiled a new initiative Tuesday afternoon that, if successful, should please frustrated citizens and business owners while helping those on the streets get help. The announcement comes as the city deals with increasing numbers of homeless people amid...
Dyer Answers Fresno Bee Story With All-Clear Letter From State Political Watchdog
Armed with a letter from the state's political watchdog clearing him of wrongdoing, Mayor Jerry Dyer turned a negative story published last week by The Fresno Bee into a showcase for his One Fresno Foundation's efforts on behalf of disadvantaged youth. Speaking at a Wednesday morning news conference, Dyer...
Esqueda Resigns as Fresno City Manager. White Is Taking Over
A little more than a year into the job, Fresno City Manager Tommy Esqueda is resigning from the post, GV Wire learned Tuesday. About an hour later, Mayor Jerry Dyer confirmed Esqueda's exit in a news release that labeled it a "retirement." City Hall contracts viewed by GV Wire recently...