California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula missed a month of work from the Capitol while in rehab for alcohol and marijuana, according to court documents in a divorce sought by his wife, Elizabeth. She filed for divorce in January, citing irreconcilable differences, and is seeking more than $27,000 a month in spousal...
How Big Is Fresno Unified’s Budget Reserve? It Depends on Who’s Counting
Fresno Unified’s reserves have become a hot topic amongst critics of the district’s recent decision to move forward with potential layoffs. The Fresno Teachers Association is stoking the flames in social media posts, which claim reserve levels are almost double what the district says. The organization is citing the unrestricted...
Human Composting on San Joaquin River Grows a Fresno Political Fight
The use of human remains as compost is at the center of a fight between a state agency and a conservation group tasked with overseeing Sumner Peck Ranch along the San Joaquin River. On Wednesday afternoon, the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust — the "trust" on future reference...
Grief, Devastation, Worry, Celebration: Images of the Iran War
As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran expands in the Middle East, photographers from The New York Times and Reuters are documenting the horrifying impacts. Below are images capturing the scenes, devastation, emotions, and people of this expanding war: Missile Strike in Lebanon Destruction in Tehran Mourning in Beit Shemesh, Israel...
Merced Assemblymember Wants California Ban on Sex Offenders in Office
Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, D-Merced, wants a statewide ban on registered sex offenders holding political office and announced she will soon craft legislation to put before lawmakers. The news comes as registered sex offender Rene Campos, who in 2021 pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of child sex abuse material...
Why Have You Started This War, Mr. President?
In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised voters that he would end wars, not start them. Over the past year, he has instead ordered military strikes in seven nations. His appetite for military intervention grows with the eating. Now he has ordered a new attack against the Islamic Republic...
Former Fresno City Employee Testifies About Being Called the N-Word
Fighting back tears, La-Kebbia “Kiki” Wilson told a jury her reaction when she learned a supervisor with the city of Fresno allegedly called her a “n--.” “I was so f— mad for all this s— I went through with the city,” Wilson, who is Black, said on the stand. Wilson...
Community Assails Fresno Unified Trustees Over Proposed Layoffs
Fresno Unified workers, educators, and community members showed up in droves at the Wednesday night school board meeting to condemn proposed layoffs. The Fresno Teachers Association led a protest outside management headquarters, and public comments against the decision lasted through the extended meeting. “Your narrative cannot continue to be that...
Amid SEDA Jousting, Trustee Islas Says, ‘Threats From Mayor Do Not Deter Me’
The Fresno Unified School Board indefinitely tabled a resolution to formally oppose the city of Fresno’s Southeast Development Area plan on Wednesday night. During the marathon meeting, trustees expressed a wide divide of opinions on how the proposed expansion of Fresno's city limits would impact the struggling school district. “As...
Bulle Restaurant Aims to Deliver Fine Dining Unlike Any Other in Fresno
The husband-and-wife team behind the Press Box Sports Grill has a soft opening date for a restaurant they say will offer a fine dining experience unlike any other in Fresno. Davita Miller told GV Wire that Bulle at Marks and Herndon avenues will open March 24. She and husband Tom...