The longest-serving councilmember in the city of Clovis will not for re-election in November, leaving the seat he's served in since 1999. "I think it's time," Jose Flores, currently serving in the mayor's role, told Politics 101 of his 24 years in office. "That is enough, I think, for me...
Auditor Blasts State’s Slow Response to California Drinking Water Crisis
The state agency charged with helping provide safe drinking water is endangering the health of nearly 1 million Californians, the state auditor said Tuesday. "Nearly a million Californians face possible long-term, negative health outcomes — including an increased risk of liver and kidney problems, as well as cancer —...
Want to Take the Perfect Selfie? Fresno Now Has a Studio for That
Finding the perfect lighting, background, and location for social media photos is easier now that Fresno has its first selfie studio. Selfie Land, located in the River Park Shopping Center, has an array of uniquely themed rooms designed for everyone from beginners to social media influencers looking to boost...
Fresno Weather: It’s a Dry Heat. Except When It’s Not.
Fresno could be on track to tying or setting a new record for consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures. Monday's forecast high of 102 degrees would mark the 15th day of 100 degrees or hotter, or about halfway to the all-time record of 30 days set in 2018. But there...
First, the Pandemic. Now, Inflation. Double-Whammy Tests Valley Food Bank.
These days, the cost of everything is up, and the Central California Food Bank — like many across the country — is struggling to keep up with demand as more low-income families turn to them for assistance. Kym Dildine, who is the local food bank's co-CEO, says she expects more...
Is Fresno Facing ‘Tax Overload’? Council Sends Latest Proposed Hike to Voters
Fresno voters will have one more tax increase to consider this November. The Fresno City Council voted Thursday to place a new sales tax increment on the ballot — this one dedicated to supporting military veterans. The proposal passed unanimously, 7-0. It had the support of Councilman Garry Bredefeld,...
Fresno Death Scene Investigator Finds Fame on TikTok by Re-Creating Bloody Crime Scenes
Much like in the television mystery "Dexter," large rolls of blood-splattered paper and plastic tarps line Jeffrey Gentry's garage walls. Gentry is a certified death scene investigator and bloodstain pattern analyst in Fresno. And, on his time off, he shares his knowledge of blood patterns with more than 81,000...
Clovis Councilmember Blasts Road Tax Opponents as Measure Heads Toward Ballot
Fresno County voters are one step away from deciding on the continuation of a sales tax dedicated to transportation and road maintenance projects. One more public agency approved the $7 billion spending plan at a Wednesday morning meeting, but not before critics of the plan came in for a...
Local Tax Hike to Benefit Fresno State Would be a First, Experts Say
Just how much do Fresno County residents love Fresno State? Enough to willingly pay higher sales taxes for the next 20 years? Proponents of a proposed ballot measure, the "California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure," are betting that there are enough Fresno State graduates,...
Party On! Fresno Takes Another Shot at Keeping Bars, Nightclubs Open Later
Local bar hoppers and nightclubbers may soon be able to party for two hours longer on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a unique opportunity being embraced by government and business. A bill working its way through the Legislature in Sacramento would extend last call to 4 a.m. on weekends and...