Clovis is a step closer growing to the north. The city council Monday night gave partial approval to a new home development that will eventually add more than 600 moderate-to-above-moderate rate homes — some in a gated community — developed by Wilson Homes. The project was first proposed in 2016....
Records Show That Valley Children’s Leader Suntrapak’s Pay Exceeds $5 Million
â– Valley Children's paid CEO Todd Suntrapak $5.2 million in 2021. The hospital also gave him a $5 million forgivable home loan. â– The Valley Children's board wants executives to be in the top 90% of hospitals in the country. â– The Valley Children's executive team earned $5.1 million in bonuses. In 2021,...
Will FUSD Trustees Look First Only at Internal Candidates in Superintendent Search?
â– The Fresno Unified School Board on Wednesday will talk about whether to initially limit the pool of superintendent candidates to district employees. â– The trustees are searching for a new superintendent to replace Bob Nelson. â– The School Board will take into account the superintendent characteristics that community members said in listening...
Fresno Bank Sued. It Allegedly Helped Bitwise Commit Fraud.
â– Central Valley Community Bank faces a lawsuit related to Bitwise's financial meltdown. â– Former Bitwise business partner accuses the bank of covering up fraud. â– NICbyte claims damages exceeding $50 million. A former business partner of Bitwise Industries sued the bankrupt company's bank, claiming it helped aid the fraud that eventually led...
Special Congressional Election Tuesday. How Many Have Voted Already?
â– Special election for Congressional District 20 concludes Tuesday. â– Winner will serve remainder of term until Jan. 3, 2025. â– Vince Fong and Mike Boudreaux finished 1-2 in the March 5 election. Just two weeks after voters made one decision about the future of Congressional District 20, a special election concludes this...
California Isn’t on Track to Meet Its Climate Change Mandates — and a New Analysis Says It’s Not Even Close
â– California's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.4% in 2021. â– The state needs to triple its rate of reducing greenhouse gases to meet 2030 targets. â– The state is updating its climate programs and strengthening regulations to meet these goals. California will fail to meet its ambitious mandates for combating climate change...
Bredefeld, Chavez Win Attorneys Fees from Fresno County. Court Gives Chavez Blvd. a Green Light.
â– Bredefeld and Chavez win a legal victory over Fresno County. â– City of Fresno wins legal victory for Cesar Chavez Blvd. â– Former opponents support Richardson for the Fresno City Council. A Fresno County judge awarded more than $72,000 in attorney fees to Garry Bredefeld and Luis Chavez after the two Fresno...
Fresno Activists Say Population Forecasts Don’t Justify Growth. What Are the Consequences of Being Wrong?
â– Population forecasts for California and Fresno County predict slowed growth in coming decades. â– Local environmental and social advocates say the population trend doesn't warrant a major investment in SE Fresno. â– Multiple studies show Fresno's wealth is increasing. This will intensify demand for single-family homes. Keith Bergthold two decades ago helped...
Clovis Faces Financial Challenges, City Manager Reveals
â– Clovis budget experts say expenses are outpacing revenues. â– It could lead to a general fund shortfall of $14 million in five years. â– Councilmembers want to protect public safety. Expenses are outpacing revenues, which could put the city's general fund $14 million in the hole by 2029, city of Clovis budget...
Election Update: Tangipa Gets Lift, Valadao-Salas Rematch, Boudreaux Will Face Fong
â– David Tangipa solidifies second-place margin for Assembly District 8. â– Valadao and Salas head to November 2024 rematch. â– Boudreaux holds on to second place and will face Fong in November. â– Why did Maxwell write-in votes disappear? A favorable voting update from Fresno County may boost David Tangipa into the general election....