Hours after making a tough decision on her political career, the stress and strain of Melissa Hurtado's voice were evident. In her bid for re-election to the state Senate, Hurtado will run against a fellow Democratic senator. This week, both Hurtado and Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, announced Senate District 14...
These Images Tell the Story of Fresno in 2021
As the rollercoaster of 2021 winds to the loading dock of 2022, here's a look back at the top compelling images taken by GV Wire.
Fresno Residents Must Learn a New Way to Throw Out the Trash in 2022
To start the new year, families and businesses will have to learn to make more conscious decisions when dumping the trash. In tune with California's larger 2030 climate change goals, Senate Bill 1383 will require approximately 540 jurisdictions in the state to provide organic waste collection services to all...
These Are the Stories that Rocked Local Politics in 2021
A Central Valley congressman says he is leaving. A new mayor enters City Hall in the middle of a pandemic. Fresno has a rocky road rolling out joints. Politics are always local. From spats to survival, Politics 101 looks at the Top 10 local political stories of the year....
Fellow Dem Targets Hurtado’s District for State Senate Reelection Bid
Anna Caballero announced she will run for reelection to the state Senate in a district that could pit her against another Senate Democrat. “I have represented Merced, Madera and Fresno counties since my election to the California State Senate in 2018. In 2022, I will ask the voters to allow...
More Rain Ahead, Making for a December to Remember
More than 1 inch of rain has fallen in Fresno since Thursday, and more is on the way. With five days left, this month is knocking on the door of joining the 10 wettest Decembers for the city. As of 11 a.m. Monday, Fresno had received 3.33 inches of...
New Fresno Judge Lee: Feels ‘Like a Dream’
For his second pick in a row, Gov. Gavin Newsom chose a public defender for an open seat on the Fresno County Superior Court bench. Newsom announced his appointment of Charles J. Lee to serve as the next county judge on Thursday. "It was a very pleasant Christmas week surprise...
Tedford Assembles All-Star Staff the Red Wave Will Love
Jeff Tedford announced his coaching staff on Thursday morning, and it includes several familiar names: Kevin Coyle, John Baxter, Tim Skipper, Jethro Franklin. In addition, J.D. Williams is sticking with Fresno State, this time as defensive backs/defensive pass game coordinator. It's an all-star lineup. One that can stack up...
Fresno Rents Drop. Is This a Trend or a Blip?
Fresno's soaring rental prices seem to be leveling off after months and months of sharp increases. Will they continue to go down? That might depend on the impact of the Omicron variant and how the government responds to it. Fresno Sees Small Dip In Rents In 2021, in large...
Borgeas’ Choices: Run vs. Grove or McClintock?
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 —...