The Millburn Overlook and the San Joaquin River have provided many good memories for Tiffany Bremer and her family. "I caught tadpoles down there as a kid," she says while pointing over the overlook's back railing to the river below. "Twenty years ago, this park was a selling point" for...
Councilman Arias and Chief Hall Get Into Gun 'Battle'
The Fresno Police Department needs 900 new guns. And, the city council and the mayor's office tentatively have agreed to pay for them. But, the path to "yes" included a testy exchange between council president Miguel Arias and police chief Andy Hall at Thursday's meeting. Police Gun Request Hall told...
Garry Bredefeld's Battle With Cancer
I have a personal story about cancer and I'm sharing it now six years after my first symptoms appeared in the hope of helping others to battle — and beat — this terrible disease. Today I am a two-time cancer survivor. And, let me tell you, life is good. I...
Nunes Going Super. Buys TV Time for Sunday's Game.
Devin Nunes will join Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg at the Super Bowl. At least on the tube. The Republican congressman from Tulare County won't necessarily be in Miami Gardens on Sunday. But, he will be on TV. Like the presidential candidates, Nunes bought a 30-second ad that will air...
Is Fresno City Council Warning Label Constitutional?
Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias wants to add a warning when council discussions might be offensive. But, is adding a disclaimer— but not outright banning such conversations, images or videos — constitutional? Experts that GV Wire spoke to said probably, with certain caveats. Listen to this article: Gun Debate...
Marijuana, Guns, Arias Presidency: What's Next at City Council
After a five-week layoff, the Fresno City Council reconvenes on Thursday with a jammed agenda dealing with high-profile issues such as marijuana and gun rights. Listen to this article: Last month, the council voted 4-3 to revamp regulations for marijuana businesses to operate in Fresno. The council will introduce...
Mayor Brand Vetoes Cannabis Business Regulations
Mayor Lee Brand vetoed the Fresno City Council's plan for recreational cannabis business regulations on Monday. The council long debated the plan, which included several social equity components, for stores to conduct business in Fresno. The final vote took place on Dec. 12, passing 4-3. A veto needs five council...
Maybe Bernie's Plans Do Save Money. Fresno Rally at Bargain Price.
Fresno City College may be the bargain location for political rallies. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' event on Nov. 15 cost just $1,704.50 for the venue according to documents from the college. With an estimated 2,700 people attending, that's 63 cents a head. The college did not spend any of...
Police Chief: I Will Not Rest Until Mass Shooter Suspects Caught
At a special meeting Friday morning, the Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to add $40,000 to the Valley Crime Stoppers reward fund that leads to an arrest of the suspects accused of killing four men in southeast Fresno last Sunday. Police allege two gunmen entered a family party Sunday night,...
$40,000 Added to Reward to Catch Fresno Mass Shooters
At a special meeting Friday morning, the Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to add $40,000 to the Valley Crime Stoppers reward fund that leads to an arrest of the suspects accused of killing four men in southeast Fresno last Sunday. Police allege two gunmen entered a family party Sunday night,...