An 11-mile stretch of prominent south Fresno roads will be renamed for late labor leader Cesar Chavez. But several members of the Black community objected to a portion of a road in west Fresno from being part of the change. Honoring Chavez with a street name change in Fresno has...
Storm Could ‘Push Limits’ of San Joaquin Valley’s Flood Protection
If the coming storm hits as predicted starting late Thursday, San Joaquin Valley flooding hot spots — and some new ones thanks to subsidence — could be swamped. It’s not because reservoirs above the valley floor are full. The culprits are likely to be much the smaller and typically dry...
Possible Flooding, High Winds Put Local Officials on Alert
A moisture-laden storm arriving Thursday with heavy rains could create localized flooding on the Valley floor and at elevations up to 4,000 feet in the foothills. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the region starting at 4 p.m. and continuing until 10 a.m. Sunday. Highway 168,...
$250 Local Campaign Donation Cap Challenged in Court
A business coalition is challenging a recently enacted state law that limits how much developers and other business interests can contribute to local politicians. Senate Bill 1439 limits anyone with business before a local government agency from contributing more than $250 to a political campaign of a member of the...
Latest Storm Forecast: ‘We Are Now Closer to the Bull’s-Eye’
Fresno County's preparations for the atmospheric river storm bearing down on Central California include issuing an evacuation warning for foothills residents stretching from the Madera County line on the north to Tulare County on the south. The seriousness of Thursday's storm cannot be overstated, National Weather Service meteorologist Kristian Mattarochia...
Where Will Donors, GOP Go in Brandau-Bredefeld Clash?
While a judge may ultimately decide on how much Fresno County Supervisor candidates can pad their coffers, GOP political contributors and the party itself are deciding who to support. City councilman Garry Bredefeld is challenging incumbent Supervisor Steve Brandau for the seat covering north Fresno and parts of Clovis. Both...
Another Atmospheric River Storm Targets the Valley. When Will It Hit?
Update: March 7, 1:50 p.m.: The atmospheric river bearing down on Central California will arrive earlier Thursday and bring twice as much rain than forecasters had predicted on Monday. The National Weather Service in Hanford is predicting 2 to 3 inches of rain in Fresno and 6 to 8 inches...
State DOJ Investigating Saturday’s Fresno Police Killing of Suspect
The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting death of a suspect by Fresno police early Saturday evening, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a Monday news release. The DOJ is making its inquiry pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506, Bonta's office said. "Although there was reportedly an exchange...
Local First Responders Meet the Challenge Brought by Epic Snowfall
While an epic Sierra snowfall is making for beautiful snapshots and replenishing reservoirs, it has left thousands of Valley residents without power and sent first responders into overdrive. And these realities will continue as Valley residents brace for more rain and snow Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. Just How Big...
Water Experts Explain What Large Snowpack Means for the Valley
Record-breaking atmospheric rivers hit the state in January, and while that may cause some to rejoice and believe the drought is over, experts at the California Water Institute caution farmers and other water stakeholders about the impact of the storms. “The way the water is coming, it’s like we’re taking...