OPINION BY DARIUS ASSEMI Fresno Mayor Lee Brand made good this week on his promises to hire a full-time independent police auditor who resides in Fresno and to appoint a Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board. It is my fervent hope that John Gliatta, a former FBI agent and Fresno County...
It's a New Platform, But I've Still Got My Eye on Fresno
Journalism started for me when I was 9 years old. We lived about 20 miles east of Portland, not far from the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers, in a place called Troutdale. I went up and down the street knocking on doors to learn the latest "news," mostly...
It's a New Platform, But I've Still Got My Eye on Fresno
Journalism started for me when I was 9 years old. We lived about 20 miles east of Portland, not far from the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers, in a place called Troutdale. I went up and down the street knocking on doors to learn the latest "news," mostly...
Promoting Resilience for Local Youth: Fresno Police Chaplaincy
The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is the first of its kind in the nation to focus on preventative outreach while partnering with law enforcement to bring hope to those in our community. Fresno Police Chaplaincy has been helping officers, victims, and their families since 1981. As “first responders,” patrol chaplains offer...
Promoting Resilience for Local Youth: Fresno Police Chaplaincy
The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is the first of its kind in the nation to focus on preventative outreach while partnering with law enforcement to bring hope to those in our community. Fresno Police Chaplaincy has been helping officers, victims, and their families since 1981. As “first responders,” patrol chaplains offer...
Rescued Animals Making A Comeback
Two weeks after more than 950 animals were discovered in the back of a truck in Fresno, GV Wire is checking in to see how the animals are holding up. President of Fresno Humane Animal Services, Brenda Mitchell says things began June 23, when they received a call of something...
Rescued Animals Making A Comeback
Two weeks after more than 950 animals were discovered in the back of a truck in Fresno, GV Wire is checking in to see how the animals are holding up. President of Fresno Humane Animal Services, Brenda Mitchell says things began June 23, when they received a call of something...
Reaction to Pelco Layoffs
Once known as the leaders of cutting-edge surveillance cameras, a Valley company has fallen behind the technological curve. Pelco employees learned at a company meeting last week that 200 workers will be laid off by December. At one point, the workforce for the Clovis-based company stood at 2,000 strong. According...
Reaction to Pelco Layoffs
Once known as the leaders of cutting-edge surveillance cameras, a Valley company has fallen behind the technological curve. Pelco employees learned at a company meeting last week that 200 workers will be laid off by December. At one point, the workforce for the Clovis-based company stood at 2,000 strong. According...
Watch: Mayor Brand Releases First Budget
Mayor Lee Brand announced his first budget for the city of Fresno. His proposal is for $1.1 billion, with $321 million going to the general fund. Watch his announcement above. Click here to read the budget. What are your thoughts? Leave your comments below. Contact David Taub Phone: 559-492-4037...