The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Friday issued a statement denying that supervisors violated the Brown Act when they attended a news conference to discuss community concerns about Pacific Gas & Electric. The Fresno County Democratic Party filed a complaint based on comments made by Mayor Jerry Dyer at...
Supervisors Tell Feds: Squaw Valley Wants to Keep Its Name
An unscientific survey conducted by Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig's office indicates that 87% of Squaw Valley households prefer keeping the town's name. However, much to the ire of many town residents, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2022 on Sept. 23 requiring the removal of geographic features and place...
Newsom Signs Bill Mandating the Removal of the Word “Squaw” Forever
While many Squaw Valley residents have been debating amongst each other for close to two years on whether they can or cannot keep their town name, Gov. Gavin Newsom has now officially made that decision for them. On Friday, Newsom declared Sep. 23, 2022, as Native American Day, and signed...
Many Squaw Valley Residents Are Mad as Hell About Likely Name Change
A crowd of at least 100 people — many of them expressing anger — made their way to the Bear Mountain Library in Squaw Valley on Tuesday evening to discuss legislation that aims to change the town’s name. The meeting was hosted by Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig, who...
Local Non-Profits Put County’s COVID Recovery Funds to Good Use
Earlier this week, Fresno County officials said they are continuing to invite local organizations to apply for state and local fiscal recovery grants. There is $37 million earmarked for programs and projects that help county residents recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Marjaree Mason Center is one of the...
Health Officer Vohra Apologizes to Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Looking straight into the camera, Dr. Rais Vohra deviated from his usual introductory greeting at Friday’s weekly COVID-19 media briefing and apologized to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. A week prior on Sep. 17, the county's interim health officer talked about the adverse effects of climate change during a...
‘Thumb on the Scale’ — Groups Criticize Local Leaders on Political Map Update
A diverse coalition of community groups says Fresno government leaders are looking out for themselves — rather than voters — as they move forward on drawing new district boundaries for elected offices. They are questioning the decision by both governments to hire a Los Angeles demographics firm to assist with...
Top County Political Staffer Charged in Conflict of Interest Scandal
A top staff for a Fresno County supervisor is accused of working on both sides of a county contract. Steven Rapada, the chief of staff for District 5 Supervisor Sal Quintero, was charged with one count of conflict of interest. If convicted, he faces a penalty of up to three...
‘I’m Done With This BS System,’ Owner Says as County Faces COVID Backslide
Fresno County's top health official is very concerned about the latest COVID-19 numbers he's seeing. The county could be moved back into the state’s most restrictive “purple” tier for business operations as early as next week if the numbers don't improve. Places like movie theaters, houses of worship, and indoor...
Arambula Gives His Side of Showdown, Magsig Says It Was a ‘Setup’
A San Joaquin Valley insurance meeting is an unlikely place for a heated showdown between an Assemblymember and a county supervisor, but that's what happened Friday. Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula says he is concerned about a "lack of urgency" by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on handling the pandemic....