With Palestinian supporters in Fresno City Council chambers, Garry Bredefeld delivered a response to last week's Palestinian flag-raising from the dais — defending Israel and condemning Hamas and antisemitism — on Thursday morning. "All of those killed, raped, tortured, and taken hostage shared one thing in common. They were Jewish....
Fresno Cannabis Scene Heats Up: Cookies Open Sunday, Dr. Greenthumb Eyes 2024 Tower District Debut
The operator of Fresno's newest dispensary and another scheduled to open in the Tower District early next year has ties to the hip-hop community. Retail cannabis company TRP will open its dispensary under the Cookies brand in Fresno on Sunday, making it the city's fourth legal cannabis store. Cutting the...
Fresno Cannabis Scene Heats Up: Cookies Open Sunday, Dr. Greenthumb Eyes 2024 Tower District Debut
The operator of Fresno's newest dispensary and another scheduled to open in the Tower District early next year has ties to the hip-hop community. Retail cannabis company TRP will open its dispensary under the Cookies brand in Fresno on Sunday, making it the city's fourth legal cannabis store. Cutting the...
Fresno Dem Makes Strategic Move as Race for McCarthy’s Seat Firms Up
A Fresno Democrat announced he has dropped out of the race to succeed vacating Rep. Kevin McCarthy to represent the Central Valley in Washington. John Burrows, a staffer for Fresno City Councilman Nelson Esparza, decided not to run after all. Of all those vying for the former House Speaker's seat,...
Fresno Dem Makes Strategic Move as Race for McCarthy’s Seat Firms Up
A Fresno Democrat announced he has dropped out of the race to succeed vacating Rep. Kevin McCarthy to represent the Central Valley in Washington. John Burrows, a staffer for Fresno City Councilman Nelson Esparza, decided not to run after all. Of all those vying for the former House Speaker's seat,...
Assemi Brothers Are $27M Winners in Pistachios Dispute With Resnick’s Wonderful Co.
Jurors assigned blame to both sides in a years-long contract dispute between two farming giants over pistachios. But it was the Assemi Brothers' farming cooperative that ultimately walked away a $27 million winner on Wednesday. It took a little more than a day for jurors in the Fresno County Superior...
Assemi Brothers Are $27M Winners in Pistachios Dispute With Resnick’s Wonderful Co.
Jurors assigned blame to both sides in a years-long contract dispute between two farming giants over pistachios. But it was the Assemi Brothers' farming cooperative that ultimately walked away a $27 million winner on Wednesday. It took a little more than a day for jurors in the Fresno County Superior...
Dyer Has Two Low-Profile Opponents. Fresno Council Races Set.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer has drawn two little-known opponents for his 2024 re-election. Dyer, a 64-year-old Republican, is running for his second term. Jim Barr, an educator, and Samantha Dussell have qualified to run against him. "Although I am not familiar with either opponent or their backgrounds, I am looking...
Dyer Has Two Low-Profile Opponents. Fresno Council Races Set.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer has drawn two little-known opponents for his 2024 re-election. Dyer, a 64-year-old Republican, is running for his second term. Jim Barr, an educator, and Samantha Dussell have qualified to run against him. "Although I am not familiar with either opponent or their backgrounds, I am looking...
Fong Says He’s Running for McCarthy’s Seat. What Are the Legal Hurdles?
Vince Fong says he is running for the congressional seat currently being vacated by Kevin McCarthy. But the run may be fraught with legal complications. Fong, R-Bakersfield, who is the state assemblyman for the 32nd district covering parts of Kern and Tulare counties, filed to run for re-election for that...