SB 1383, the California law that mandates residents put their organic food waste into the green waste bin, is already in effect. However, Fresno and most cities are applying for extensions so residents won't be subject to fines until 2024. Families in homes should be able to adapt to...
Michelle Obama Sends Love to Fresno With 100,000 Healthy Meal Kits
Former first lady Michelle Obama says an initiative she's involved in will provide more than 100,000 nutritious meal kits to Fresno residents in need of healthy food. She made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter. I'm thrilled to share that we'll soon be distributing healthy meal kits to families in...
Political Shocker: Borgeas Drops State Senate Re-Election Bid
Andreas Borgeas announced Tuesday afternoon that he won't seek re-election to the state Senate. The Fresno Republican, who was first elected in 2018, appears to be a victim of redistricting. “After careful consideration, I have decided not to pursue re-election to the California State Senate. It has been an...
Valley Town Reinvents Itself With Electric Car Fleet and Gets Biden’s Attention
The western Fresno County farm town of Huron is on President Joe Biden's radar thanks to Mayor Rey León. Huron used to be a transportation desert. When he was a child, León told Evan Halper of the Los Angeles Times, it took three hours and 13 stops to ride...
Dyer Says There’s Much to Like in Newsom’s Budget
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer gave Gov. Gavin Newsom high marks for the $286 billion budget proposal he unveiled on Monday. Dyer specifically cited planned state investments in housing, homelessness, and advancing the controversial High-Speed Rail project. "I was grateful to hear (the budget) prioritizes two of Fresno's most-pressing issues...
Why Newsom Picked the Last Date to Fill Nunes’ Vacancy
Voters in California's current 22nd Congressional District will choose a short-term replacement for resigned Republican Devin Nunes in a special primary on April 5 and, if no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a run-off will be held June 7. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared the special election on...
Wild OT Raiders’ Win Sets the Stage for Playoffs
Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders played to win, knocking the Los Angeles Chargers out of the playoffs and sending the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tournament. The NFL’s playoff field was set when the Raiders locked up the final wild-card spot by beating the Chargers in overtime in...
Think You Know Water? Test Your Smarts With This Quiz
It’s a new year and time to take stock. By that I mean, I’m super busy doing tons of paperwork for taxes and fundraisers and board meetings for SJV Water and haven’t had time to write. So, please enjoy this short Water Quiz (no cheating on the Google machine!)...
Fresno State Has Everything to Rock College Football in 2022: Carr
With Coach Jeff Tedford, quarterback Jake Haener and other high-impact players back, Fresno State has a chance to do something really special in 2022. I'm talking about shoot-for-the-stars special. Like playing in the College Football Playoff, as Cincinnati — the first-ever Group of 5 qualifier — did this season....
Rapid COVID Tests Often Wrong, Say Fresno Health Officials
Fresno County health officials on Wednesday warned the public that rapid COVID-19 tests can provide misleading results. Their assessment of over-the-counter tests comes amid a surge of Omicron cases in the county impacting hospitals and the re-opening of schools. Rick Lembo, director of sports medicine at Sierra Pacific Orthopedic...