In her eight years in office, Mayor Ashley Swearengin could sometimes be a lightning rod. Registered as a Republican, Swearengin’s policies could both frustrate both the left and the right. But, she won the respect of the business and labor communities. “Ashley Swearengin did a great job. She had a...
Isadore Hall wins first ALRB confirmation vote
The California Senate Rules Committee gave thumbs up to the appointment of one of their former Democratic colleagues at a hearing on Wednesday. The Sacramento Bee reports that Isadore Hall received a 3-0 vote for his confirmation to the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Hall's appointment created controversy, with some saying...
Isadore Hall wins first ALRB confirmation vote
The California Senate Rules Committee gave thumbs up to the appointment of one of their former Democratic colleagues at a hearing on Wednesday. The Sacramento Bee reports that Isadore Hall received a 3-0 vote for his confirmation to the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Hall's appointment created controversy, with some saying...
Nose studs okay in proposed Central Unified dress code
Trustees meet tonight (Feb. 28) to discuss an revisions of the Central Unified school district's dress code. While the code is relatively standard for school children such as no gang clothes, appropriate dress for boys and girls, closed toe shoes, etc., there are two notable changes. First, leggings will be allowed...
Nose studs okay in proposed Central Unified dress code
Trustees meet tonight (Feb. 28) to discuss an revisions of the Central Unified school district's dress code. While the code is relatively standard for school children such as no gang clothes, appropriate dress for boys and girls, closed toe shoes, etc., there are two notable changes. First, leggings will be allowed...
GV Wire Spotlight: Legacy of Mayor Swearengin (part 1)
For eight years, City Hall is where Ashley Swearengin carried out her vision for what she felt was best for the residents of Fresno. No city leader is immune from criticism. And Swearengin was no exception. Whether it was cutting city staff and public safety to save the city’s coffers...
GV Wire Spotlight: Legacy of Mayor Swearengin (part 1)
For eight years, City Hall is where Ashley Swearengin carried out her vision for what she felt was best for the residents of Fresno. No city leader is immune from criticism. And Swearengin was no exception. Whether it was cutting city staff and public safety to save the city’s coffers...
Clovis Unified Honors Teachers with a Crystal
Clovis Unified honored 32 teachers and employees Tuesday night (Feb. 21) with its annual Crystal Awards. Among the honorees GV Wire spoke with include Bill Rotella, a deaf and hard of hearing specialist and 2nd grade teacher Julie Rapier at Fugman Elementary. We asked them about their role int he...
Clovis Unified Honors Teachers with a Crystal
Clovis Unified honored 32 teachers and employees Tuesday night (Feb. 21) with its annual Crystal Awards. Among the honorees GV Wire spoke with include Bill Rotella, a deaf and hard of hearing specialist and 2nd grade teacher Julie Rapier at Fugman Elementary. We asked them about their role int he...
Exporting terrorism? A look at the Saudis and Wahhabism
Saudi Arabia is known as world’s largest oil exporter, processing 18% of the world’s oil. Saudi Arabia is also known as the home of 15 of the 19 9/11 terrorists. There is something else exported out of Saudi Arabia that some consider more dangerous: the religious view “Wahhabism.” Founded by...