If a public safety sales tax initiative qualifies for the November ballot, promoters of a separate parks tax initiative may think twice. Nearly 100 people attended an informational meeting organized by Fresno for Parks. The group wants to add 3/8 of a percent to the sales tax rate to go...
Where Does Janz Stand in His Full-On Prosecution of Nunes?
Last fall, Andrew Janz would come home after a full day as a Fresno County prosecutor and start dialing the phone. Contributions are the lifeblood of any major political campaign and Janz needed them. To get the word out that he was running for Congress. To distance himself from other...
Will 2018 Bring a Walkover Win for Democrat Costa?
Things are looking good for Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno — even with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of the House of Representatives and Senate. Costa told me Wednesday that he's running for re-election. No one else has pulled papers to run for the...
Will 2018 Bring a Walkover Win for Democrat Costa?
Things are looking good for Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno — even with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of the House of Representatives and Senate. Costa told me Wednesday that he's running for re-election. No one else has pulled papers to run for the...
Philanthropy Day Celebrates Local Giving
Leading philanthropists from the Central Valley were recognized during a luncheon in Fresno last week. Seven individuals, companies and organizations received awards at the annual event celebrating National Philanthropy Day. The local honorees for 2017 are: Claude Laval III, founder of Lakos - Outstanding Philanthropist Award Linda Gleason, founding member of...
Philanthropy Day Celebrates Local Giving
Leading philanthropists from the Central Valley were recognized during a luncheon in Fresno last week. Seven individuals, companies and organizations received awards at the annual event celebrating National Philanthropy Day. The local honorees for 2017 are: Claude Laval III, founder of Lakos - Outstanding Philanthropist Award Linda Gleason, founding member of...