During his NFL playing days, Robert Golden's job was to demolish his opponent's offense. On Friday, Golden put his demolition skills to a different use: He climbed into the cab of a giant excavator and then started to claw down the front of an abandoned building on the site of...
Palestinian Supporters Confront Fresno City Council, Mayor Dyer Over Israeli Support
About a half-dozen people criticized the Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer on Thursday for their unabashed support of Israel in the bloody fight in Gaza. The Palestinian supporters spoke during the public comment portion of Thursday's city council meeting. 'Recognize What Palestinians Are Going Through' Hamas terrorists killed...
Palestinian Supporters Confront Fresno City Council, Mayor Dyer Over Israeli Support
About a half-dozen people criticized the Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer on Thursday for their unabashed support of Israel in the bloody fight in Gaza. The Palestinian supporters spoke during the public comment portion of Thursday's city council meeting. 'Recognize What Palestinians Are Going Through' Hamas terrorists killed...
Dyer Says Free FresnoHOP Trolleys Will Benefit Downtown, Deter DUIs
Mayor Jerry Dyer was more than enthusiastic when unveiling FresnoHOP, the city's new free trolley service. He was not only happy to introduce the green-and-tan-clad transportation devices but also to predict what it could mean for downtown Fresno's future. "It's about exposing our Fresno City college students, folks in the...
Dyer Says Free FresnoHOP Trolleys Will Benefit Downtown, Deter DUIs
Mayor Jerry Dyer was more than enthusiastic when unveiling FresnoHOP, the city's new free trolley service. He was not only happy to introduce the green-and-tan-clad transportation devices but also to predict what it could mean for downtown Fresno's future. "It's about exposing our Fresno City college students, folks in the...
Kashian May Sue City Over Stalled Sprouts Market at Fancher Creek
The Fresno City Council met Thursday in closed session to discuss a possible lawsuit over restrictions on a proposed Sprouts Farmers Market coming to the burgeoning Fancher Creek Town Center. On Oct. 20, a lawyer for Lance-Kashian & Co. penned a letter to Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz saying city...
Kashian May Sue City Over Stalled Sprouts Market at Fancher Creek
The Fresno City Council met Thursday in closed session to discuss a possible lawsuit over restrictions on a proposed Sprouts Farmers Market coming to the burgeoning Fancher Creek Town Center. On Oct. 20, a lawyer for Lance-Kashian & Co. penned a letter to Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz saying city...
Brandau Proposes Citizens Panel to Review Controversial Children’s Books
Parents are best equipped to raise and make decisions for their children — not the government — says Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau. Thus he wants to create a 15-member panel to move controversial books away from the children's section in county libraries. Brandau introduced his plan Thursday morning at...
Brandau Proposes Citizens Panel to Review Controversial Children’s Books
Parents are best equipped to raise and make decisions for their children — not the government — says Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau. Thus he wants to create a 15-member panel to move controversial books away from the children's section in county libraries. Brandau introduced his plan Thursday morning at...
Marjaree Mason Puts Out Fundraising Call for New Facility. There’s a $1 Million Match Through Nov. 15.
Just over one year away from being able to move into its new facility, the Marjaree Mason Center is calling on individuals, businesses, and organizations to help meet its $20 million fundraising goal. And, for two weeks, beginning Nov. 1 and ending Nov. 15, agricultural giant The Wonderful Company is...