Is this a good way to decide who sits on the Valley air board? I ask because six cities in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District failed to weigh in on the nomination of Clovis City Councilman Drew Bessinger, who by the way, wants the assignment. Fortunately for...
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
Westside Council Race Draws Crowd
Two hopefuls announced their plans to run for Fresno city council on Thursday (Jan. 4). Daren Miller, a community advocate and educator in Madera, made a formal announcement in front of about 50 supporters at the Fresno Temple Church of God. Meanwhile, longtime downtown advocate Craig Scharton says he is...
Westside Council Race Draws Crowd
Two hopefuls announced their plans to run for Fresno city council on Thursday (Jan. 4). Daren Miller, a community advocate and educator in Madera, made a formal announcement in front of about 50 supporters at the Fresno Temple Church of God. Meanwhile, longtime downtown advocate Craig Scharton says he is...
Politics 101: Five Fresno Area Races to Watch
It’s a new year and the primary election is five months away: June 5. Here are five local races to keep a close eye on. School districts are not included, as voters do not choose candidates during the primary (that is saved for the November general election.) Fresno City Council,...
Politics 101: Five Fresno Area Races to Watch
It’s a new year and the primary election is five months away: June 5. Here are five local races to keep a close eye on. School districts are not included, as voters do not choose candidates during the primary (that is saved for the November general election.) Fresno City Council,...
Blackstone Avenue Housing Proposal Faces Criticism
A $38 million affordable housing project proposed for Blackstone and McKinley is drawing skepticism from Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau. The publicly funded project envisions two multi-story apartment buildings at a three-acre site near Fresno City College. The ground floor of each building would be reserved for retail and other...
Blackstone Avenue Housing Proposal Faces Criticism
A $38 million affordable housing project proposed for Blackstone and McKinley is drawing skepticism from Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau. The publicly funded project envisions two multi-story apartment buildings at a three-acre site near Fresno City College. The ground floor of each building would be reserved for retail and other...
I'm the Same. It's Society That's Changed, Says Bredefeld
OPINION BY BILL MCEWEN People inside and outside of Fresno City Hall have been asking, "What's up with Garry Bredefeld?" There's speculation, too, that Bredefeld has his eyes on higher office. A challenge to Mayor Lee Brand in the 2020 election? A seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors?...