Fresno State and the Oakland Raiders have had informal discussions for the Silver and Black to call Bulldog Stadium home for 2019. But, the chance of the Raiders playing in Fresno is the same as the team's chances of making this season's playoffs: over and out. “Fresno State Athletics has...
Islamic Center Opens Helping Hands to Fresno and Beyond
The Islamic Culture Center of Fresno is more than just a place for Valley Muslims to pray. The facility at 2111 E. Nees in Fresno has also been used for community and cultural programs. GV Wire hosted forums at ICCF this past year for the Fresno city council candidates and...
2 More Mini-Marts Want to Sell Liquor. Will Planning Commission OK Them?
For its last meeting of the year Wednesday (Dec. 19), the Fresno Planning Commission faces a familiar issue: whether to approve a convenience store's request to sell hard liquor. Many times over the past few years, developers have sought permits to open up shop and sell beer, wine, and liquor. A...
Chavez Says Fresno Growth Plan Is a Dud. Wants Fixes in 2019.
Luis Chavez has seen enough of the 4-year-old Fresno General Plan to conclude that it's not working nearly well enough. He sees residential housing exploding in Clovis, Madera, and other surrounding cities, and calculates the extra miles traveled daily by people who work in Fresno — and the vehicle emissions...
Tree Fresno Throws Shade. But in a Very Good Way.
What's better than sitting underneath the shade of a tree on a hot Fresno day? Not much! Tree Fresno's mission is planting and maintaining trees in and around the city. "A life without green space is a life that is not going to be satisfying. It isn't going to be healthy....
Making Music Together Offers New Horizons for Older Adults
After spending their younger years learning to play music in school or through private lessons, many players hang up their instrument once they become adults. New Horizons Band and Orchestra of Fresno provides a unique opportunity for those with a love of music to revive their skills and play in...
Habitat for Humanity Puts Affordable Housing Within Reach
Worrying about rats biting you while you sleep in your home is not what anyone would call living the American Dream. Unfortunately, that scenario is something Matthew Grundy finds all too prevalent in the Fresno community. "There's actually 44,000 residents that lack safe and decent housing in the greater Fresno area,"...
Presidential Prospect Lays Out '5 Rights' as Tour Hits Fresno
Billionaire Tom Steyer acts like a man planning to run for president in 2020. The Democratic political activist was in Fresno Thursday (Dec. 13). He met with local elected officials like incoming congressman TJ Cox (D-Fresno) and state Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger). He also held a public roundtable/town hall in...
Her Reading Heart Inspires Students Across Fresno
Danay Ferguson founded Reading Heart when she was just 8 years old, making her the youngest registered entrepreneur in Fresno County history, according to the nonprofit's website. "It first started out with my love of reading," Danay said, "and I wanted to share that with everybody else." The avid reader is...
Medical and Recreational Cannabis Finally Get the OK in Fresno
More than two decades after California voters legalized medicinal marijuana, the Fresno City Council finally followed suit Thursday. On a 5-2 vote, with Steve Brandau and Garry Bredefeld opposed, the council approved an ordinance regulating the production and sale of cannabis — including recreational marijuana. It provided a long-awaited political victory...