The front page of a Fresno Unified fact-finding report bluntly lays out its recommendation: “Deny the Kepler Neighborhood School Charter Renewal Petition request. The charter school has not met the standards and criteria set forth in Education Code.” Fresno Unified trustees agreed with that finding Wednesday night, voting 5-2 not...
Temperance Flat Blocked. No Help to Salmon, State Rules.
To say that figuring out the state funding formula for the proposed Temperance Flat dam is complicated is an understatement. But the reason for the state's decision to award just $171 million for the $2.6 billion project is crystal clear. The California Water Commission determined that the dam wouldn't help spring-run Chinook...
District 7 Candidates Press for Advantage at Voter Forum
Comparatively, they are left, right and center. The three candidates for Fresno City Council District 7 faced off in a forum Tuesday (May 1) night at the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno. Veva Islas offered the most politically liberal approach to addressing the city's issues. Brian Whelan took more conservative...
Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum
Four candidates running for Fresno City Council, District 3 met in a forum Thursday (April 19) night, sharing their views and qualifications. GV Wire, in conjunction with CMAC and Fresno’s Young Leading Professionals, held the 90-minute forum in the district at the Westside Church of God. Miguel Arias, Tate Hill,...
Snag in the Darling Plant Move. New Neighbors File Lawsuit.
Last October, many in the Fresno community celebrated. A rendering plant that had long been a subject of scorn in southwest Fresno would move to a new location. The city had an agreement with Darling Ingredients to relocate. Neighbors of the plant, who put up with foul odors and air...
Fresno’s Top Cop Makes Rare Endorsement in a City Council Race
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer admitted the rarity of his support in a city council race. But for Brian Whelan in District 7, Dyer was happy to lend his name. Clad in a gray suit because laws disallow police personnel from campaigning in uniform, Dyer endorsed Whelan in a news...
Grizzlies Home Opener Brings Glitz, Good Vibes and a Loss
When can a 13-0 loss be classified as a pitcher's duel? When the Fresno Grizzlies give up 11 runs in the ninth inning to the Tacoma Rainiers. Regardless of the final score, an announced crowd of 10,198 fans enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the home opener Tuesday night. Parker...
Not All Get to Hear LA Congressman Lieu’s Views
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) spoke at a Fresno town hall Thursday night (April 5) intended to deliver access to a constituency that can’t speak with their own congressman. A Central Valley Indivisible representative said the group invited Lieu to bring his “Adopt-a-District” event because local Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare)...
Here's a First Look at Fresno City Council Campaign Donations
The Fresno city clerk’s office has released the first Form 497s, the documents that reveal who is donating to campaigns. Campaigns need to report every contribution of $1,000 or more from a single source. Full financial reports are not due until late April. Here is what the first report looks...
With Baines' Endorsement, Hill Eyes District 3 Council Seat
Tate Hill was born and raised on the west side of Fresno. Now he wants to represent his neighborhood and beyond on the Fresno City Council. Running for the District 3 seat, Hill sits down with Take 5 to explain his stance on some of the issues facing affecting area residents....