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‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Make It Out of This.’ Former Councilmember Details Alleged Assault.

April 23, 2021

Oliver Baines offered extensive new details Friday on an alleged assault earlier in the week by a long-time friend and aide. But, the former Fresno City Councilmember said the incident had nothing to do with a failed business venture, as was reported by Fresno...

Did Fresno Police Violate Press Freedom at Tower Protest? Experts Say Yes.

Nancy Price

April 19, 2021

The city of Fresno and Fresno Police Department were determined to give protesters opposing and supporting the sale of the Tower Theatre to a conservative Christian church the ability to exercise their First Am...

Clovis Looks to $10,000 Bonuses to Recruit New Cops, Matching Fresno Offer

Jim Jakobs

April 19, 2021

Update: The Clovis City Council voted unanimously to approve the $10,000 bonuses and cadet trainee positions during their Monday night meeting. (Original Story Below) Clovis Police Department officials sa...

Dismissed Fresno Police Officer Fires Back

David Taub

April 9, 2021

Rick Fitzgerald, hours after being told he was fired as a Fresno police officer, did not hold back on his thoughts about his now former employer. "It's ironic that I work for a police department where when I arrest people, they're innocent until proven guil...

Alleged Proud Boys Officer No Longer with Fresno Police

David Taub

April 9, 2021

A Fresno police officer accused of supporting the nationalist Proud Boys group is no longer with the department, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Police Chief Paco Balderrama said Friday. Officer Rick Fitzgerald was put...

Former Fresno Cop Joins Council Race for Tower Area Seat

David Taub

April 2, 2021

A former Fresno police officer has filed paperwork to run for Fresno City Council. Jeremy Preis filed his candidate intention statement this week, joining Annalisa Perea and Cary Catalano to run for the seat...

Unfiltered – Tower Theatre and Fresno PD Investigation

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March 29, 2021

In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we discuss the sale of the Tower Theater to Adventure Church. We also discuss the controversy surrounding accusations that a Fresno police officer is active with a reputed hate group. Guests: Anthony Flores...

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Food Vendor Murder, Community Rallies for Victim’s Family

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March 26, 2021

KSEE 24 FRESNO, California (KSEE) — Fresno Police have arrested an 18-year-old who investigators believe is responsible for the murder of a Fresno street vendor. 18-year-old Demarcus Vega of Palmd...

Local Street Racing Victim Remembered as Bill to Increase ‘Sideshow’ Penalties Progresses

Jim Jakobs

March 23, 2021

Nearly three months after she died in an incident tied to illegal street racing, Sanger High School student Allison Tia Chang has a memorial scholarship in her name. Chang, 17, and her cousins, Linda Chang, ...

Councilmember Renews Call for Separate Probe of Fresno Cop’s Proud Boy Ties

David Taub

March 19, 2021

City Councilmember Miguel Arias has renewed his concerns about a Fresno police officer's alleged affiliation with a hate group. Social media watchdogs spotted the off-duty officer, Rick Fitzgerald, at a Tower Theatre protest last Sunday and tied him to othe...

Follow the Money: Gavin Newsom Recall Edition

Facebook Sales Helping Fuel Illegal Fireworks Problem in Fresno, says Police Chief

No Jail Time in 1st Capitol Riot Sentence; Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty

Elk Starve to Death While Cattle Graze Freely at California Sanctuary: Lawsuit

What Will Become of Fallowed Valley Farmland?

Madera, Merced Cattle Ranchers Circle Wagons Against Water ‘Rustling’

Tulare County’s Relentless Drought Brings Dry Wells and Plenty of Misery

What’s Driving Latest Flare-Up in California’s Charter School War?

'Nomadland' Wins Best Picture at a Social Distanced Oscars

Fresno State Bulldogs Leave ESPN for New Radio Home

Clovis Man is ‘Making It’ on National TV After Baseball Career

Shake Off the Heat With a Free Milkshake on Monday

Walters: California Gun Laws Headed for Legal Showdown

Walters: California’s Pro-Housing Forces Score Big Win

Walters: Will Reformers Reel In Districts Diverting Funds Intended for ‘At Risk’ Students?

Opinion: Housing Reform Bill Would Right Some of Redlining’s Wrongs

GV Wire Unfiltered – January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Southwest Industrial Question

After Taking on Costa and AOC, Elizabeth Heng Sets Sights on U.S. Senate

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Make It Out of This.’ Former Councilmember Details Alleged Assault.

Did Fresno Police Violate Press Freedom at Tower Protest? Experts Say Yes.

Clovis Looks to $10,000 Bonuses to Recruit New Cops, Matching Fresno Offer

Dismissed Fresno Police Officer Fires Back

Alleged Proud Boys Officer No Longer with Fresno Police

Former Fresno Cop Joins Council Race for Tower Area Seat

Unfiltered – Tower Theatre and Fresno PD Investigation

Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Food Vendor Murder, Community Rallies for Victim’s Family

Local Street Racing Victim Remembered as Bill to Increase ‘Sideshow’ Penalties Progresses

Councilmember Renews Call for Separate Probe of Fresno Cop’s Proud Boy Ties

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