Fifteen policies aimed at making Fresno housing more affordable will soon advance to the city council next month, and Mayor Jerry Dyer approves of more than half of them. A strict rent control ordinance, however, is not one that the mayor fully supports. “Displacing people for any reason is...
Fresno Leaders Predict HART Will End Homelessness Crisis
In an effort to stem Fresno's homelessness crisis, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer unveiled a new initiative Tuesday afternoon that, if successful, should please frustrated citizens and business owners while helping those on the streets get help. The announcement comes as the city deals with increasing numbers of homeless people amid...
Dyer Answers Fresno Bee Story With All-Clear Letter From State Political Watchdog
Armed with a letter from the state's political watchdog clearing him of wrongdoing, Mayor Jerry Dyer turned a negative story published last week by The Fresno Bee into a showcase for his One Fresno Foundation's efforts on behalf of disadvantaged youth. Speaking at a Wednesday morning news conference, Dyer...
Esqueda Resigns as Fresno City Manager. White Is Taking Over
A little more than a year into the job, Fresno City Manager Tommy Esqueda is resigning from the post, GV Wire learned Tuesday. About an hour later, Mayor Jerry Dyer confirmed Esqueda's exit in a news release that labeled it a "retirement." City Hall contracts viewed by GV Wire recently...
COVID-19 Is More Contagious Than Ever in Fresno County
Mimicking the rest of the country and pushed by the omicron variant, COVID-19 cases are soaring to their highest levels ever in Fresno County and crushing hospital capacity. In fact, the number of infected residents now is more than double the number of a year ago. However, omicron is...
Sweet Potato Tacos at 13 Prime Steak in Clovis? Yes, It’s Restaurant Week.
You wouldn't expect a vegetarian dish at a fancy steakhouse, but Restaurant Week offers eateries a chance to experiment with new dishes. Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, Jan. 30, with at least 13 participants offering specials for $20.22. A full list of participating restaurants can be found here. At...
Is ‘Squaw Valley’ Derogatory? Debate Splits Fresno County Town
A battle is brewing in a small community about 30 miles east of Fresno on the Highway 180 gateway to Kings Canyon National Park. Whether someone is passing through, heading home, or visiting the national park, a big green "Squaw Valley" sign greets all. A petition by an indigenous...
Want to Try a Zero Waste Lifestyle? Fresno Shop Is Here to Help
Alyssa Ndombeson has spent years looking for ways to produce less waste. After having started a successful social media lifestyle blog with tips and tricks on how to live with less, Ndombeson opened a zero waste store in Fresno: Good Fill. The store is at 529 E. Shields between...
Local Dem Battle Heats Up as Senate Showdown Endorsements Roll In
Merced state Sen. Anna Caballero picked up endorsements from four Fresno City Council members in her re-election bid that pits her against fellow Democratic Senator Melissa Hurtado from Sanger. Caballero made her endorsement announcement at a morning news conference at the Link, a new mixed-use housing project near Fresno City...
Soria Running for Assembly. Will She Have to Give up Council Seat?
After weeks of speculation, Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria made it official — she is running for the state Assembly. "I'm very excited. Over the last couple of days, I've been mulling over the thought of jumping into this newly Assembly District 27," Soria said. "I'm excited just to have...
