MERCED — Scott McBride was recently sworn in as Merced’s new city manager, taking the helm as top administrator during a crucial time of growth. For example, work is underway to annex UC Merced into the city limits, along with a new community that would connect the city to the...
Could Alaska Air’s Hawaiian Purchase Bring Back Fresno Flights to the Island Paradise?
Alaska Air announced Sunday a $1.9 billion deal to purchase Hawaiian Airlines. And as one of the eight carriers flying out of Fresno Air Terminal, the move begs the question — could direct flights to Hawaii from Fresno be on the itinerary? The short answer is — it's too early...
Could Alaska Air’s Hawaiian Purchase Bring Back Fresno Flights to the Island Paradise?
Alaska Air announced Sunday a $1.9 billion deal to purchase Hawaiian Airlines. And as one of the eight carriers flying out of Fresno Air Terminal, the move begs the question — could direct flights to Hawaii from Fresno be on the itinerary? The short answer is — it's too early...
Pitching All-Star, Fresno Car Dealer C.J. Wilson Talks Ohtani ‘Sweepstakes’
Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher C.J. Wilson of Fresno knows a bit about Anaheim Angels pitcher/slugger Shohei Ohtani. Like the rest of the baseball community, the car dealership owner is speculating about the future of the once-in-a-lifetime hitting and pitching phenom. But as a former pitcher and Anaheim Angel himself, Wilson...
Pitching All-Star, Fresno Car Dealer C.J. Wilson Talks Ohtani ‘Sweepstakes’
Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher C.J. Wilson of Fresno knows a bit about Anaheim Angels pitcher/slugger Shohei Ohtani. Like the rest of the baseball community, the car dealership owner is speculating about the future of the once-in-a-lifetime hitting and pitching phenom. But as a former pitcher and Anaheim Angel himself, Wilson...
Fresno Council to Vote on Leasing Bitwise Building for New City Hall Team
Fresno Councilmembers will decide at next Thursday's City Council meeting whether to lease the entire former Bitwise building at 747 R St. The building would house the recently approved Capital Project Department, which oversees all new major construction projects for the city, including the planned infrastructure improvements for downtown Fresno....
Fresno Council to Vote on Leasing Bitwise Building for New City Hall Team
Fresno Councilmembers will decide at next Thursday's City Council meeting whether to lease the entire former Bitwise building at 747 R St. The building would house the recently approved Capital Project Department, which oversees all new major construction projects for the city, including the planned infrastructure improvements for downtown Fresno....
Costa Defends His Actions on Reedley Lab Against Claims of Opponent, Right-Wing Activist O’Keefe
Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, defended himself from accusations that he knew about the Reedley bio-lab and held on to the information for months. In a report released Thursday, right-wing activist media producer James O'Keefe claimed that an undercover video of a Costa staffer said he "knew about the lab months...
Costa Defends His Actions on Reedley Lab Against Claims of Opponent, Right-Wing Activist O’Keefe
Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, defended himself from accusations that he knew about the Reedley bio-lab and held on to the information for months. In a report released Thursday, right-wing activist media producer James O'Keefe claimed that an undercover video of a Costa staffer said he "knew about the lab months...
PUC Decisions Cripple California’s Solar Industry, Jeopardize Clean Energy Goals
Recent decisions by the California Public Utilities Commission to reduce what utility companies pay Californians for electricity generated by rooftop solar are endangering the solar industry. In addition, those decisions could prevent the state from meeting its clean-energy goals, industry officials and an environmental advocate said Thursday morning. They were...