You can call it advocacy, influence peddling, or the more neutral lobbying. But whatever the name, it can help determine the fate of key legislation — and it’s a big business at the state Capitol. How big? Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30, more than $358 million was spent by nearly...
Former Israeli Soldier on Military’s Strategy of Daily Harassment, Humiliation of Palestinians
Former Israeli tank commander Ori Givati, who served on active duty from 2010-2013, reveals the strategy the country's military employs to intentionally and continually harass and humiliate Palestinians in the occupied territories. "The first command I received as a soldier in the West Bank was (that) our mission is to...
Former Israeli Soldier on Military’s Strategy of Daily Harassment, Humiliation of Palestinians
Former Israeli tank commander Ori Givati, who served on active duty from 2010-2013, reveals the strategy the country's military employs to intentionally and continually harass and humiliate Palestinians in the occupied territories. "The first command I received as a soldier in the West Bank was (that) our mission is to...
From Valley Farm Fields to the 9th Circuit: Judge De Alba Confirmed by US Senate
Judge Ana de Alba was confirmed as a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals on a 48-43 vote by the U.S. Senate on Monday. Upon taking her oath, she will fill a judgeship vacant since May 31, 2023, when Circuit Judge Paul Watford resigned. De Alba will become the...
From Valley Farm Fields to the 9th Circuit: Judge De Alba Confirmed by US Senate
Judge Ana de Alba was confirmed as a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals on a 48-43 vote by the U.S. Senate on Monday. Upon taking her oath, she will fill a judgeship vacant since May 31, 2023, when Circuit Judge Paul Watford resigned. De Alba will become the...
$1.5M Donation from Fresno Couple Gets Fresno Mission Close to First Big Goal
A $1.5 million gift to the Fresno Mission Monday brings the first phase of the nonprofit's new first-of-its-kind homeless services to nearly complete funding. Family and associates of the George and Melodie Rogers Foundation handed the check to the nonprofit Monday at the new City Center. The money will help...
After Renovation, The Standard Lives Up to Its Name
One of north Fresno's most popular restaurants has reopened after a renovation. The Standard shut down in July for a four-month remodeling project. It recently reopened its doors, with a Nov. 8 formal ribbon cutting. General manager Raj Bisla said The Standard (9455 N. Fort Washington Rd., in the corner...
Supervisors Call Out Health Care Workers Union For Aggressive Tactics
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is calling out the union representing home health care workers after they engaged in a "car caravan" protest in his Clovis neighborhood Thursday night. "Intimidation tactics will never be tolerated. This evening, SEIU 2015 came into my neighborhood, intimidated my wife and neighbors, almost hit...
Supervisors Call Out Health Care Workers Union For Aggressive Tactics
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig is calling out the union representing home health care workers after they engaged in a "car caravan" protest in his Clovis neighborhood Thursday night. "Intimidation tactics will never be tolerated. This evening, SEIU 2015 came into my neighborhood, intimidated my wife and neighbors, almost hit...
Bitwise Founders Plead Not Guilty to Fraud Charges in Fed Court
Bitwise founders Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. pleaded not guilty to fraud charges in Fresno's federal courthouse Thursday afternoon, the latest legal development stemming from the spectacular collapse of Bitwise Industries. Earlier in the day, United States Attorney Phillip Talbert formally announced the charges in statements to the media....