A proposed relocation of the northwest Fresno Costco is bigger than originally proposed. In fact, it will have the largest footprint among all Costcos in the United States. And, increased traffic will be an "unavoidable" consequence. In a newly released 1,134-page draft environmental impact report, the total project will comprise...
Fresno A’s? A Longshot, but Mayor Optimistic About Bringing Back a Triple-A Club
Could Fresno host the Oakland A's as the team looks for an interim home? The chances are as likely as a Jose Canseco defensive gem, but Mayor Jerry Dyer is willing to take a swing. "I think Fresno is always a possibility," Dyer said. "I'm confident that they're doing their...
Fresno A’s? A Longshot, but Mayor Optimistic About Bringing Back a Triple-A Club
Could Fresno host the Oakland A's as the team looks for an interim home? The chances are as likely as a Jose Canseco defensive gem, but Mayor Jerry Dyer is willing to take a swing. "I think Fresno is always a possibility," Dyer said. "I'm confident that they're doing their...
Does FUSD Need a Hired Gun to Help with PR for Teacher Contract Talks?
Here's yet another sign that the Fresno Unified-Fresno Teachers Association contract talks might not be going so well: FTA is criticizing the district's plan to hire a "political/communications consultant" for its negotiations' communications. Tim Orman, former chief of staff for Fresno mayors Lee Brand and Jerry Dyer, confirmed to School...
Does FUSD Need a Hired Gun to Help with PR for Teacher Contract Talks?
Here's yet another sign that the Fresno Unified-Fresno Teachers Association contract talks might not be going so well: FTA is criticizing the district's plan to hire a "political/communications consultant" for its negotiations' communications. Tim Orman, former chief of staff for Fresno mayors Lee Brand and Jerry Dyer, confirmed to School...
Records Expected to Tumble as Valley Could Hit 118 Degrees: UCLA Climate Scientist
The weather experts agree: Scorching, extreme heat will bake the San Joaquin Valley starting Saturday. The question is, how high will the thermometer go? Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central California from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Monday evening. Dangerous heat will result in a...
Records Expected to Tumble as Valley Could Hit 118 Degrees: UCLA Climate Scientist
The weather experts agree: Scorching, extreme heat will bake the San Joaquin Valley starting Saturday. The question is, how high will the thermometer go? Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central California from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Monday evening. Dangerous heat will result in a...
On LGBT Books Issue, It’s Pearce vs. Clovis City Council Colleagues
Several Clovis residents, including three city councilmembers, criticized Diane Pearce for her views on LGBT books at the Clovis Public Library at Monday night's council meeting. Because the item was not on the agenda, the city council did not take any official action. But, it led to a stern debate....
On LGBT Books Issue, It’s Pearce vs. Clovis City Council Colleagues
Several Clovis residents, including three city councilmembers, criticized Diane Pearce for her views on LGBT books at the Clovis Public Library at Monday night's council meeting. Because the item was not on the agenda, the city council did not take any official action. But, it led to a stern debate....
Is The ‘Greening’ of California’s New Car Sales Slowing Down?
A recent study by iseecars.com found that California is among the states with the lowest growth for hybrid and electric vehicle share of the market. Iseecars.com, a car search engine that also produces industry reports, analyzed the market share of alternative-fuel cars between 2017-18 and 2022-23 and determined that market...