A good idea can quickly become a bad idea if it isn't properly vetted and implemented. This is especially true when dealing with a controversial change that begs for stakeholder buy-in and clear communication with the people affected. And that brings us to Bullard High School principal Armen Torigian,...
In Fresno, CA Attorney General Pushes ‘Blueprint’ for Industrial, Neighborhood Balance
In a busy day in Fresno, state Attorney General Rob Bonta held two listening sessions with community members and met with elected leaders at all levels of government. Earlier this year, Bonta waded into the controversy of building industrial sites in parts of the city and Fresno County. He...
Fresno Supervisors Send $720 Million Tax Hike Question to November Ballot
With almost no discussion, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday morning to put a sales tax measure to benefit Fresno State on the November ballot. Supervisor Steve Brandau, noting that he represents an "anti-tax" base, said he supported putting the measure on the ballot but emphasized...
Back to School in Fresno and Clovis: What to Know on Masks, Schedules, Campus Changes
The first day of the new school year is rapidly approaching for Valley students and school staffers, and with the new year comes new starting times and bus schedules, a new Fresno elementary, and a new gym at a Fresno high school. Many people will be glad to hear...
Clovis Hospital Expansion Is Exactly What the Doctor Ordered and the Valley Needs
As construction crews approach the finish of the $430 million Clovis Community Medical Center expansion, let's take a moment to appreciate the life-saving impact this marvel of modern medicine will have on Valley residents for decades to come. As we've been reminded again during the pandemic, the Valley desperately...
Cellphone Ban at Bullard High Sparks Brouhaha and Online Petition
Bullard High students won't be able to pull out their cell phones during the school day under a new policy that's causing division in the northwest Fresno community. Principal Armen Torigian, who took the job midway through the last school year, told families in a recent back-to-school letter that...
$4.5 Million Lawsuit Against Fresno Councilmember Will Continue, Judge Rules
A Fresno city councilmember will be allowed to defend herself from a defamation lawsuit brought by one of her elected colleagues, a judge ruled Wednesday. Councilman Mike Karbassi sought a default judgment against Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria — hoping for an automatic victory because Soria did not respond to his lawsuit...
Inflation Busting Your Back-to-School Budget? Here Are Some Great Fresno Deals
With back-to-school right around the corner, families are looking for deals — especially as rising prices impact school spending this year. Several Fresno shops are stepping up to the plate with steep discounts on back-to-school items. Amy Ratliff, co-owner of Fairy Godmother's Closet, says she's had more families come...
Ringleader in Bizarre Fresno Child Sex Abuse Case Will Be Off the Streets for 18 Years
When Fresno resident Brent Cox, his wife, and their live-in girlfriend were arrested on charges of sexual abuse last year, a neighbor told GV Wire that if the allegations were true, "you got to take these people off the street." The shocking accusation that the trio of Cox, his...
Keep Ordering the Gang and Gun Sweeps, Chief Balderrama
Fresno is damn lucky to have Paco Balderrama as police chief. And not someone making nice with progressives who portray gang members and other violent criminals as victims of failed social systems. The Fresno Police Department is entrusted with keeping all of our community as safe as possible. The...