Immigrants helped build this city. That's something we should never forget. The ingenuity, enterprise, capital investment and back-breaking labor of immigrants are splashed all over Fresno. You can see their vines, their buildings and their legacies — east to west and north to south. It's a tradition that continues to...
Is California's Controversial Plastic Bag Ban Working?
Is California’s statewide plastic bag ban working? The proponents enthusiastically say yes. But it's impossible to determine what grocers are doing with the 10 cents they're collecting for every paper bag they sell. Initially passed in 2014 as SB 270, most grocery stores could no longer give away plastic bags....
Is California's Controversial Plastic Bag Ban Working?
Is California’s statewide plastic bag ban working? The proponents enthusiastically say yes. But it's impossible to determine what grocers are doing with the 10 cents they're collecting for every paper bag they sell. Initially passed in 2014 as SB 270, most grocery stores could no longer give away plastic bags....
Business-Friendly Fresno Is a Must. Not An Option
There is spin. There is illusionary anecdotal information. And there are the unvarnished numbers. The unvarnished numbers say that Fresno is the eighth-worst city in America (out of 182) to look for a job. WalletHub assembled the rankings based on 26 indicators of job-market strength. Local job-market conditions accounted for...
Business-Friendly Fresno Is a Must. Not An Option
There is spin. There is illusionary anecdotal information. And there are the unvarnished numbers. The unvarnished numbers say that Fresno is the eighth-worst city in America (out of 182) to look for a job. WalletHub assembled the rankings based on 26 indicators of job-market strength. Local job-market conditions accounted for...
12 Days of Philanthropy: Healthy Smiles Mobile Dental Foundation
Guess what the No. 1 chronic medical problem is for Valley children? It's not asthma. Or even allergies. Here in California's Central Valley, tooth decay is the biggest challenge. In fact, it's five times more common than asthma and seven times more prevalent than allergies, according to the Healthy Smiles...
12 Days of Philanthropy: Caring for Special Needs Community Grows at Patch Farms
Patch Farms is a truly special place for those who are developmentally delayed. The motto of the Fresno non-profit says it all: "Planting and Teaching Caring Hearts." The farm is unique in that it offers its "special farmers" a supportive, challenging and interactive agricultural experience. They learn about irrigation, planting...
5,000 Lives Transformed By Fresno Scottish Rite
One of the great joys of doing the 12 Days of Philanthropy project is discovering some of the wonderful things happening in Fresno. The Fresno Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Center is one of them. Acting on a tip from my editor, I discovered this remarkable effort to help kids who struggle to...
12 Days of Philanthropy: Fresno Skateboard Salvage
Philanthropy can take many forms: time, treasure and talent. GV Wire kicks off its 12 Days of Philanthropy series with a look at Fresno Skateboard Salvage. Efforts such as this can make a big difference in our community -- and in the life of a youngster. Rodney Rodriguez is the...