■Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp sends voters a text on behalf of Supervisor Steve Brandau's re-election bid. ■She criticizes opponent Garry Bredefeld, saying he is engaging in "dirty campaigning." ■Bredefeld responds with a voter text of his own, doubling down on his accusations against Brandau. Fresno County District Attorney...
Controversial Industrial Project Approved With Fresno at ‘Economic Crossroads’
■The city council approves a proposal to build 1 million square feet of industrial-use buildings in southwest Fresno. ■Labor organizers opposed the project because of the absence of a union pact. ■Environmental impacts of the project far less than thresholds requiring mitigation: analyst. The Fresno City Council on Thursday approved...
Supervisor Candidate Cited, Kicked Out of City Council Meeting. See the Video.
■Fresno County Supervisorial candidate Dion Bordase escorted out of City Hall by police. ■Bourdase took campaign signs with stakes attached to Thursday's city council meeting. ■Code enforcement previously took the signs, saying they were illegally placed. Police cited a candidate for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and escorted him...
Clovis Settles Affordable Housing Lawsuit Filed by Dez Martinez
■The city of Clovis settled a lawsuit that challenged its affordable housing supply. ■Activist Dez Martinez filed the lawsuit in 2019. ■The city will change several policies, which could add 3,000 affordable housing units. The city of Clovis agreed to add more affordable housing to its stock, settling a lawsuit...
Critics Say Bullard Mishandled Response to Student’s Racist Posts
■A Bullard High School student was disciplined after an investigation found the student posted racist comments on social media. ■Black students and a parent say the school's initial response was to try to cover it up, which Bullard's principal denies. ■It's the latest of a series of incidents of racism...
Ballot Measures Expand Powers of Fresno County Supervisors. Will Courts Be the Ultimate Deciders?
■Fresno County voters will decide two measures that could give the Board of Supervisors more power. ■Measure A would revert sheriff and DA elections to non-presidential election years (2026, 2030, etc.). ■Measure B would give the Board of Supervisors the right to name and rename geographic places. Fresno County is...
Trump Backs Fong in Race for McCarthy’s Old Congressional Seat
■Former President Donald Trump endorses Bakersfield Republican Vince Fong in CA-20 congressional race. ■Fong says he is "honored" by Trump's backing. ■Fong also has the endorsement of former seat-holder Kevin McCarthy. Vince Fong received a major endorsement in his run for Congress — former President Donald Trump. Trump made the...
More Rain, Snow, and Sun in the Latest Fresno/Sierra Forecast
■NWS Hanford says thunderstorms are possible in the Valley today. ■Heavy rain is expected tonight followed by showers Wednesday morning. ■Clear skies beginning Wednesday afternoon through Friday before rain returns. Rain, sun, and snow-capped mountains are providing beautiful views for Valley residents this winter, as seen in the image above...
General Plan Revise: How Is Fresno County Juggling Housing, Ag, and the Environment?
■Fresno County supervisors on Tuesday will consider the first significant General Plan update in more than 20 years. ■Environmental advocates say the changes weaken ag land conversion requirements ■Community groups want a plan that better protects the environment and neglected communities On Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors will...
New Assembly Bill Would Restore Solar Power Reimbursements to Homeowners
■Assemblyman Damon Connolly wants to roll back a tariff that reduced utility company payments to solar customers for their surplus energy. ■Connolly says the tariff is stifling the state's solar industry and could jeopardize California's clean energy goals. ■It's the latest legislation introduced to counter recent decisions by the California...