â– Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp sends voters a text on behalf of Supervisor Steve Brandau's re-election bid. â– She criticizes opponent Garry Bredefeld, saying he is engaging in "dirty campaigning." â– 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’
â– The city council approves a proposal to build 1 million square feet of industrial-use buildings in southwest Fresno. â– Labor organizers opposed the project because of the absence of a union pact. â– 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.
â– Fresno County Supervisorial candidate Dion Bordase escorted out of City Hall by police. â– Bourdase took campaign signs with stakes attached to Thursday's city council meeting. â– 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
â– The city of Clovis settled a lawsuit that challenged its affordable housing supply. â– Activist Dez Martinez filed the lawsuit in 2019. â– 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
â– A Bullard High School student was disciplined after an investigation found the student posted racist comments on social media. â– Black students and a parent say the school's initial response was to try to cover it up, which Bullard's principal denies. â– 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?
â– Fresno County voters will decide two measures that could give the Board of Supervisors more power. â– Measure A would revert sheriff and DA elections to non-presidential election years (2026, 2030, etc.). â– 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
â– NWS Hanford says thunderstorms are possible in the Valley today. â– Heavy rain is expected tonight followed by showers Wednesday morning. â– 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?
â– Fresno County supervisors on Tuesday will consider the first significant General Plan update in more than 20 years. â– Environmental advocates say the changes weaken ag land conversion requirements â– 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
â– Assemblyman Damon Connolly wants to roll back a tariff that reduced utility company payments to solar customers for their surplus energy. â– Connolly says the tariff is stifling the state's solar industry and could jeopardize California's clean energy goals. â– It's the latest legislation introduced to counter recent decisions by the California...