Joaquin and Elizabeth Arambula are happy their children are back home. They spent the first night reunited with their children reading. The next morning, they turned the lights on the Christmas tree. The Arambulas’ three children, ages 7, 6 and 3, are back home, exiled for two days at the...
FBI Assists Fresno Police in Synagogue Vandalism
While Fresno police say they have no suspects in the vandalism at Temple Beth Israel, the FBI is assisting in analyzing surveillance video. Rabbi Rick Winer reported that someone removed the word “Israel” from the temple’s sign leading into the parking lot at its 6622 N. Maroa Ave. location in...
The Great Fresno Cop Debate: 1,000 or 900 Officers?
When he campaigned for mayor two years ago, Lee Brand often cited 1,000 sworn officers as the goal for the Fresno Police Department. Listen to any of his recent speeches, like during a recent campaign fundraiser, and his goal remains 1,000 officers. Does Chief Jerry Dyer agree that 1,000 is...
Will Fresno Voters Support Public Safety Tax? Police Union Wants to Know.
Are Fresnans willing to pay more in taxes in the name of public safety? The Fresno Police Officers Association is researching that question. The police officers union says it is partnering with Fresno City Firefighters IAFF Local 753 and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce on a quality-of-life poll. One of...
Will Fresno Voters Support Public Safety Tax? Police Union Wants to Know.
Are Fresnans willing to pay more in taxes in the name of public safety? The Fresno Police Officers Association is researching that question. The police officers union says it is partnering with Fresno City Firefighters IAFF Local 753 and the Fresno Chamber of Commerce on a quality-of-life poll. One of...
Brand says pot shops could yield $10 million for police
How will the city of Fresno regulate, if at all, marijuana shops within city limits? Recreational marijuana is now legal after voters statewide approved Proposition 64 last November, 57%-43%. While the personal use and growing a small amount is now in effect, regulations and taxation for dispensaries must be decided by...
Brand says pot shops could yield $10 million for police
How will the city of Fresno regulate, if at all, marijuana shops within city limits? Recreational marijuana is now legal after voters statewide approved Proposition 64 last November, 57%-43%. While the personal use and growing a small amount is now in effect, regulations and taxation for dispensaries must be decided by...
Mental health experts react to viral video
The viral video has been seen on Facebook and You Tube more than 300,000 times. Earlier this month, police confronted a naked man walking in central Fresno. After not listening orders to stop, he is Tased. Sources tell GV Wire the man had mental issues. We asked some mental health...
Mental health experts react to viral video
The viral video has been seen on Facebook and You Tube more than 300,000 times. Earlier this month, police confronted a naked man walking in central Fresno. After not listening orders to stop, he is Tased. Sources tell GV Wire the man had mental issues. We asked some mental health...
Police say Tasing of naked, alleged mentally ill man justified
It was Super Bowl Sunday, and a naked man was spotted walking on Blackstone Avenue, north of Herndon. He was sitting naked at a bus stop and later complied with Fresno police without an incident. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center for a mental evaluation. Two days later...