Veteran Republican state lawmaker Shannon Grove of Bakersfield dropped a political bombshell on Wednesday morning. Grove says she will run for state Senate re-election in a Bakersfield-Fresno seat that could pit her versus another sitting Republican senator, Andreas Borgeas of Fresno. In the new electoral lines, Senate District 16 —...
Westlands Extends Contract of GM Birmingham Despite Grower Opposition
During a contentious Westlands Water District meeting on Tuesday where growers spoke out against district leadership, board members voted 8-1 to extend General Manager Tom Birmingham’s contract another three years. As has been the district’s recent practice, the contract extension came a year before Birmingham’s contract expires. Westlands growers...
Costa Will Run for Re-election in New Fresno-Centric District
Congressman Jim Costa announced he is running for his 10th term in 2022, this time in the newly-drawn district centered in Fresno. “I’ve spent my career working to ensure everyone has the chance to be a part of a strong middle-class and has what they need to raise their families...
Final State Senate Lines Could Pit Hurtado vs. Caballero
Anna Caballero is a state senator without a district. In the final state Senate lines drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, if Caballero, D-Salinas, runs for re-election in 2022, she would need to move. Her campaign says Caballero is reviewing her options, and moving is a possibility. “Senator...
Omicron Already in Fresno, County Health Officials Confirm
After speculating that the new COVID-19 omicron variant might already be present across Fresno County, health officials said late Monday that the first local case of the new variant had been confirmed. A person returning to Fresno County from a trip tested positive for the new variant on December 10,...
Contaminated Soil Delays Landmark Clovis Civic Project
Contaminated soil has delayed the Landmark Square project in Clovis — which will house a new library, transit center, and senior center. The delay has been 10 months and counting, and now will cost a maximum of $3.2 million in overruns. Original projections had the project completed by mid-February. "Early...
Don’t Even Think About Pulling a Mob Theft in Fresno: Chief Balderrama
With smash-and-grabs happening across California, local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to keep people and their property safe during the Christmas holidays. Police are keeping their eyes out to protect businesses, too. At a press briefing on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the River Park shopping center, Fresno Police Chief...
After Record-Breaking Rain, Fresno Dries Out. But It’s Just for a Day.
The atmospheric river storm bringing much-needed precipitation to California drenched Fresno with 1.03 inches of rain on Tuesday, setting a record for Dec. 14. The downpour followed the city getting .26 of an inch on Monday. What's the weather for the rest of the week? "Clouds returning later (on Wednesday)...
Are You Ready for This? Andy Warhol Exhibit Coming to Fresno Art Museum
The Fresno Art Museum is open again, reinventing itself amid the pandemic, and getting ready to stage a blockbuster exhibit early in 2022. Drum roll, please. Among the artwork en route is an Andy Warhol exhibit. It is titled Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop, Works from the Bank of...
Arambula Eyeing Congressional Run Following Nunes Exit. Other Moves Afoot.
Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula is considering a congressional run, multiple sources tell GV Wire. The Democrat is eying the seat — in the latest iteration — that would cover parts of Fresno, eastern Fresno County, and parts of Tulare and Kings counties. GV Wire has also learned that the Democratic...