Long before Pat Patterson became the creative genius behind the WWF/WWE, he was a main event wrestler in California. That included topping the cards in the 1970s in Fresno. Patterson died at the age of 79, the WWE announced on its website. Revered by his contemporaries for his ability to...
Dyer’s Roller Coaster Experience Dealing with COVID
Fresno's next mayor is experience a roller coaster of recovery from COVID-19. Just after Fresno Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer told GV Wire℠ his condition was improving, after contracting COVID-19, things took a turn for the worse, again. "The symptoms come and go, but I feel much better this morning. I have a...
Fresno Mayor-elect Dyer Tests Positive for COVID-19
Fresno Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Tuesday. "After being notified of my exposure to Steve Brandau last Tuesday evening at a small dinner gathering, I had a Rapid PCR test done Tuesday evening. That test showed no detection of Covid. I started to experience a...
Possible COVID Exposure Prompts City Hall Staff to Quarantine
Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias is urging City Hall staff and officials to self-quarantine if they have recently been in proximity to a county supervisor who has contracted COVID-19. Fresno Supervisor Steve Brandau disclosed he tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday. Arias is concerned about city personnel that have...
Congressional Races: Costa Declares Victory, Nunes Up, Cox Close
There is a point on a country road south of Fresno where the three congressional districts representing a bulk of the county intersect. Lone Star Elementary School sits just south of the line in TJ Cox's district. To the west of boundary is are trees growing with produce in Jim...
Congressional Races: Costa Declares Victory, Nunes Up, Cox Close
There is a point on a country road south of Fresno where the three congressional districts representing a bulk of the county intersect. Lone Star Elementary School sits just south of the line in TJ Cox's district. To the west of boundary is are trees growing with produce in Jim...
Historic Panel Grapples with Renaming City Properties Over ‘Racist’ Connections
There are more questions than answers as the Fresno Historic Preservation Commission discussed how to handle city properties named after racists or bigots. At Monday night's meeting, the commission asked city staff dozens of questions of how to accomplish their task given to them by the Fresno City Council. Inquiries...
Parolee Killed by Fresno Police was Wanted in Multiple States
Fresno police officers shot and killed a 32-year-old parolee after he ignored repeated requests by police to drop a loaded rifle, authorities said. Six officers with the Fresno Police Department fired at the man on Sunday night, The Fresno Bee reported. It was not clear how many shots hit him or if...
Longshot Against Devin Nunes? Arballo Will Take Those Chances
Phil Arballo may have at least one thing in common with Devin Nunes, the nine-term Republican he hopes to defeat for Congress — they've both experienced chanting protesters. For the last two years, demonstrators have targeted Nunes on several issues — from the congressman's close ties to President Donald Trump...
Challengers Outraise Incumbents in Key Valley Races. Will It Matter at the Polls?
Candidates for state and local office reported how much they raised for the November election. Aside from state and national races, voters within the cities of Fresno and Clovis will decide several school board contests. Politics 101 reviewed the latest financial reporting data, covering the period through September 19. Incumbents don't...