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...
Rep. McClintock Will Run in New Congressional District Eyed by Borgeas, Others.
Congressman Tom McClintock will run for re-election in a district that includes north Fresno. A source close to his campaign told GV Wire that McClintock, R-Elk Grove, will run for an eighth term in Congressional District 5. The newly drawn district includes all or parts of El Dorado, Amador,...
Two Valley Men Still in Court One Year After Capitol Riot
The case against two Central Valley men accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol continues in federal court. Benjamin Martin was arrested last September by federal authorities and faces six charges for his role in the attacks. The charges range from trespassing to obstructing...
Are Fresno Residents Safe? Here’s What 2021 Crime Stats Reveal
One of the biggest debates in Fresno and other California cities again is about public safety. Are we safe in our homes or not? What about when we go out to shop? And, are California's criminal-justice reforms, putting us in danger? The answer is complicated, and not easily explained in...
Soria Explores Leaving Fresno City Council to Run for State Senate
A new year could mean a new election for termed-out Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria. Multiple sources tell Politics 101 she is exploring a run for state Senate District 16, which covers Kings County and parts of Tulare and Kern counties. The same sources say she spoke with south...