Fresno City council Archives

Karbassi Says He Can’t Trust Arias Anymore After Committee Vote

February 5, 2021

Harsh words and hard feelings emerged as the Fresno City Council discussed assignments for 33 different committees on Thursday. "I tried my best to avoid a food fight out here," Councilman Mike Karbassi said at the start of discussion. He initially sought t...

Council Hopeful Rakes in Nearly 75 Times More Than Opponent for 2022 Race

David Taub

February 3, 2021

If politics were a horse race — as it is often compared to — Annalisa Perea has lapped the field and nearing the finish line. Perea pulled in six figures worth of contributions last year for her 2022 run for...

New Fresno Council to Hear PLA, Measure P, Right to Counsel

David Taub

January 7, 2021

The new Fresno City Council begins Thursday with discussions on issues that may have not been considered in previous years. After the pomp and circumstance of ceremonial oaths of office and speeches in the m...

Valley Lawmaker Seeks Medi-Cal for More Undocumented Residents in First Week Bill Flurry

David Taub

December 14, 2020

The new California legislative session started a week ago in Sacramento. Already, members of the Assembly have introduced 99 bills, while 74 have been initiated in the state Senate. Among them is "#Health4All" (AB 4), introduced by Assemblyman Joaquin Aramb...

Policing Changes Coming to Fresno. Implementation is Next Step.

David Taub

November 19, 2020

Policing in the city of Fresno is about to change. The Fresno City Council voted to formally accept 73 recommendations from the Commission on Police Reform. However, more steps need to take place before such...

Even Without Alcohol Sales, Proposed Neighborhood Store Faced Council Hurdles

David Taub

November 7, 2020

For decades, Fresno has battled with the proliferation of liquor stores across the city. In response, the City Council last month enacted new development rules aimed at reducing the number retailers that sell b...

Amazon Lock Boxes are a ‘Blight to the Area,’ Says Councilmember

Jim Jakobs

November 5, 2020

A City Council discussion Wednesday about the approval of a new Johnny Quick convenience store in northwest Fresno resulted in the ban of Amazon lockers from the site after a councilmember said they have attracted a "criminal element" at other locations. ...

‘Corruption’ or ‘Pure Politics’? What’s Behind Heated Charges Over City Trash Contract.

David Taub

October 23, 2020

Garry Bredefeld's colleagues didn't think much of his vociferous complaints about a no-bid contract. The Fresno City Council on Thursday approved a contract with Olympic Property Services to clean up the Chi...

‘You’re Part of the Swamp’: Heated Argument Erupts Over Council Contract Vote

David Taub

October 22, 2020

A heated debate about a Chinatown cleanup contract led to yelling, arguments, and a need for a break to cool things down at Thursday's Fresno City Council meeting. The council approved an agreement with Olym...

City OKs Alcohol Sale Restrictions After Promising to Aid Grocery Stores

Jim Jakobs

October 15, 2020

After a 2-hour discussion and public comment from residents from throughout Fresno, the Fresno City Council passed the Responsible Neighborhood Market Act on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Mike Karbassi was the only member to vote no. Listen to this article...

Storm Brings Over 2 Feet of Snow to Yosemite. Sheriff Search Locates Overdue Campers.

Inmate Fire Crews Imperiled by Proposed Ban on ‘Servitude’ by California Prisoners

Suspect Ran From Fresno County Deputies, Jumped a Fence, but Got Stuck in Mud

US Bombs Facilities in Syria Used by Iran-Backed Militia

Mendes: A Mass Vaccination Site Would Be Great. So Long as County Gets Enough Vaccine.

Fresno PD Seeks Person of Interest on Video in Death of Man Found In Apartment

‘I Couldn’t Protect Allie That Night’ Says Street Racing Victim’s Mom, Grateful for Police Crackdown

These Clovis Medical and Pharmacy School Students Are Giving COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

Newsom Gambles With Abrupt COVID Reopening. Will It Ease Recall Threat?

Las Vegas Based Sandwich Shop Will Make Fresno Debut in Spring

This Local Eatery Will Creatively Solve Your ‘Burger or Pizza’ Dilemma This Month

Chukchansi Park to Open with Limited Seating as Grizzlies Come Out of Hibernation

Bill McEwen: Five Steps to Heal America Under Biden

Walters: Another Chance to Act on Housing

Walters: School Reopening Row Nears Climax

Opinion: Tax Hike on Employers Isn’t Necessary as State Enjoys Revenue Windfall

GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

Final (!) Election Day: Georgia Deciding US Senate Control

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Karbassi Says He Can’t Trust Arias Anymore After Committee Vote

Council Hopeful Rakes in Nearly 75 Times More Than Opponent for 2022 Race

New Fresno Council to Hear PLA, Measure P, Right to Counsel

Valley Lawmaker Seeks Medi-Cal for More Undocumented Residents in First Week Bill Flurry

Policing Changes Coming to Fresno. Implementation is Next Step.

Even Without Alcohol Sales, Proposed Neighborhood Store Faced Council Hurdles

Amazon Lock Boxes are a ‘Blight to the Area,’ Says Councilmember

‘Corruption’ or ‘Pure Politics’? What’s Behind Heated Charges Over City Trash Contract.

‘You’re Part of the Swamp’: Heated Argument Erupts Over Council Contract Vote

City OKs Alcohol Sale Restrictions After Promising to Aid Grocery Stores

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