Over 30,000 people attended the largest Veterans Day Parade in the nation Monday in downtown Fresno. The parade began in 1919 and has been held every year since with the exception of World War II. "It was fantastic," said Daniel Payne, president of the Veterans Parade staff. Payne said he is impressed...
Does Fresno Stand up for Its Veterans? Survey Says No.
Veterans looking for a place to live may not want to move to Fresno after looking at WalletHub's latest report. The online personal finance company listed Fresno as the fourth worst city for veterans to live in the United States. WalletHub ranked Austin, Texas, as the best place for veterans....
This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home
Since 2013, Central Valley Honor Flight has been thanking area veterans by providing them with expense-paid trips to visit America's service memorials in Washington, D.C. To date, more than 700 World War II veterans, 300 Korean War veterans, and 25 Vietnam war veterans have taken part in the memorable and patriotic...
Is Measure P’s Defeat The End or New Beginning?
To the surprise of many, Fresno's ambitious Measure P ballot initiative not only failed to attain the two-thirds vote it needed to pass, it didn’t even receive a simple majority of votes in favor. With 100% precincts reporting, 51% of Fresnans voted "no" on P. The measure would have raised the...
City Council OKs Moratorium on Fresno Water Fines
The Fresno City Council unanimously approved a moratorium on fines for excessive water usage at special meeting Thursday. The moratorium is retroactive to Oct. 1. The council will convene again on the subject in January. Council members additionally instructed city staff to inform the public about the moratorium. Water violation...
Measure A: Dream for Corporate Marijuana, Nightmare for Community
The fight against legalized marijuana is far from over. With Measure A on this November’s ballot, we get an up close and personal look at what deceptive, dangerous and detrimental politics look like as the well-being of Fresno residents is discarded in favor of corporate profits. Measure A is a...
Measure P Spending Passes $2M. McDonald Loans 'Yes' $450K.
Total spending on the Measure P parks sales tax vote is now over $2 million, according to the latest campaign spending reports. Heading into the Nov. 6 vote, supporters have significantly outraised and outspent their opponents. Yes on P raised $1.5 million compared to $343,000 by opponents through Oct 20....
Fresno Vigils Tonight Will Remember Pittsburgh Synagogue Victims
Two Fresno synagogues will hold vigils Tuesday night (Oct. 30) to honor the memories of the 11 people murdered in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Temple Beth Israel (6622 N. Maroa, Fresno) will hold “A Gathering of Peace and Understanding” event led by Rabbi Rick Winer. The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno will...
It's Swearengin vs. Brand, Parks vs. Public Safety, and Much More
Measure P is the heavyweight local issue on the ballot for Fresno city voters. It's a proposal to raise the sales tax by 3/8 of a cent for 30 years to build, fix and maintain parks and trails, and fund cultural arts. But it's also a scrap to decide Fresno's...
Harvesting Green or Inviting Danger? The Clash Over Measure A.
To clear up any confusion, let's start with this: Measure A is not an up-or-down vote on allowing the cannabis industry within Fresno’s city limits. Proposition 64, approved by voters statewide in 2016, permitted recreational use and the right to sell. However, that right comes with caveats — such as...