Foster children in our community face incredible challenges. For these displaced children, CASA offers hope in a time of turmoil. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. They are adult volunteers who speak for foster children as they navigate a confusing world of lawyers, therapists, social workers, new schools and...
Fresno Keeps Close Eye on California's Hepatitis Emergency
A deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in California has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency to better respond to the disease. So far, the outbreak has killed 19 people in San Diego and sickened close to 600 across the state. The governor’s declaration will allow the...
Fresno Keeps Close Eye on California's Hepatitis Emergency
A deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in California has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency to better respond to the disease. So far, the outbreak has killed 19 people in San Diego and sickened close to 600 across the state. The governor’s declaration will allow the...
GV Wire Tracks Down Isadore Hall at ALRB
It’s a Monday afternoon in Sacramento. In an auditorium at the Employment Development Department, about a dozen people in total gather for a public meeting of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Most of those in attendance are ALRB staff. The meeting itself was rather mundane. The panel of three heard...
GV Wire Tracks Down Isadore Hall at ALRB
It’s a Monday afternoon in Sacramento. In an auditorium at the Employment Development Department, about a dozen people in total gather for a public meeting of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Most of those in attendance are ALRB staff. The meeting itself was rather mundane. The panel of three heard...
Fresno Pet Stores Promote Rescue Shelters
Recently, in San Francisco an ordinance was passed that animals sold in pet stores can only come from rescue organizations. However, in Fresno, pet stores made their commitment early on to avoid selling pets from breeders and highlight the importance of adoption. “One of the main differences is, animals coming...
Fresno Pet Stores Promote Rescue Shelters
Recently, in San Francisco an ordinance was passed that animals sold in pet stores can only come from rescue organizations. However, in Fresno, pet stores made their commitment early on to avoid selling pets from breeders and highlight the importance of adoption. “One of the main differences is, animals coming...