Authorities across the country said they were responding Thursday to bomb threats made to several locations, though some law enforcement officials were quick to say that these messages were not believed to be credible. Similar threats appeared to stretch from coast to coast, prompting investigations on colleges campuses in Washington...
Assemblyman Arambula Arrested for Suspected Child Abuse
Fresno police arrested Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) Monday, Dec. 10, on accusations of child abuse. Police Chief Jerry Dyer said Arambula was cited for misdemeanor willful cruelty to a child and then released. CPS Contacts Fresno Police County child protective services contacted police around 2 p.m. Monday to report on...
Newsom Waffles on Valley Appointments to University Boards
Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom hedged on a campaign promise to appoint Valley members to the University of California and California State University boards. Newsom paid Fresno his first visit since winning election last month. He appeared at three events during the day. Newsom said he couldn’t make a Valley appointment, even...
Want To Start a Food Truck Business? They'll Show You How.
Thinking about going into the mobile food business? Then you might want to attend a mobile vendor summit Monday, Dec. 10, in Fresno. Cultiva la Salud — a local nonprofit that focuses on health equity and access to food — will hold the summit at the UC Merced Center for...
TJ Cox’s First Action as Next Congressman? Supporting Pelosi.
TJ Cox had a big Wednesday (Nov. 29) in Washington. He declared victory in his congressional race, seemingly knocking off incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford). Cox also had a vote for the Democratic caucus leadership. Cox revealed that he voted for Nancy Pelosi as his party’s nominee for House speaker. “Leader...
After Turkey Thursday, It’s Giving Tuesday. Lend a Hand Locally.
Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal was just the beginning of marketing pitches to spend your money. There’s Black Friday, which starts in some places right after the turkey. Small Businesses Saturday hopes to spread the love to your mom and pop store. Cyber Monday wants to give you a deal if you...
What Should Fresno Be Thankful For? Let’s Start With 5.3% Unemployment.
One of the best things about Thanksgiving is that it prompts us to look to the bright side and count our blessings. Aside from my familial blessings, the thing I'm most thankful for is the turnaround in Fresno's economic trajectory. The city's unemployment rate in October was 5.3%. Ten years ago,...
‘White Flight’ Undermines Fresno Economy, Neighborhoods: Swearengin
The Urban Institute has published a mid-October interview conducted by Erica C. Poethig with former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin. In the article "How local philanthropy is addressing Fresno, California’s severe economic inequities," Poethig, who is the institute's vice president and chief innovation officer, asks Swearengin: "What led to Fresno’s social...
Andrew Janz on Nunes, Politics and His Future
Andrew Janz is back on the job as a violent crimes prosecutor in the Fresno County District Attorney’s office. For a better part of the last 18 months, he campaigned for Congress, hoping to unseat 16-year incumbent Devin Nunes (R-Tulare). Although the vote results aren’t final, it appears Janz fell...
Fresno’s Top Cop Offers No. 1 Tip to Stop Car Thieves
Believe it or not, there still are people who leave the keys in the ignition of their car or truck. It might be because they're going back to the house for a cup of coffee or to grab something they need for work. Or, with fall's cooler temperatures, they're warming...