Drive-in church services can begin in Fresno and throughout California following a legal victory by the California and Virginia-based Center for American Liberty. The nonprofit announced Saturday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in court documents that because vehicles are “technology,” drive-in church services are permitted...
Janz Uses Mayoral Forum to Criticize No-Show Dyer
The largest crowd of the local political season showed up at the Fresno4All mayoral forum Thursday night, with 300 in attendance. But one of the two front-runners did not appear — retired police chief Jerry Dyer. Dyer's absence wasn't a surprise, however. Organizers didn't even bother leaving a name card...
Garry Bredefeld's Battle With Cancer
I have a personal story about cancer and I'm sharing it now six years after my first symptoms appeared in the hope of helping others to battle — and beat — this terrible disease. Today I am a two-time cancer survivor. And, let me tell you, life is good. I...
Is Fresno City Council Warning Label Constitutional?
Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias wants to add a warning when council discussions might be offensive. But, is adding a disclaimer— but not outright banning such conversations, images or videos — constitutional? Experts that GV Wire spoke to said probably, with certain caveats. Listen to this article: Gun Debate...
Gap Returns a Favor With $1 Deal for New Fresno Animal Shelter
Three cheers for The Gap, which is returning a favor to Fresno and supporting local pets. Multiple sources at City Hall confirm that the San Francisco-based clothing retailer has agreed to sell 4.77 acres of land to the city for $1. Listen to this article: Great Teamwork at City Hall...
Over Bredefeld's Vociferous Objection, Guns Barred at City Hall
Only active duty peace officers and a few others will be allowed to carry weapons inside Fresno City Hall, the council decided Thursday. Listen to this article: Enacting a new policy at the behest of Fresno Mayor Lee Brand, the council voted 6-1 to limit guns to law enforcement officers,...
Prior to GV Wire Mayor Forum, Dyer and Janz Talk on the Radio
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld filled in on the radio for Trevor Carey's Power Talk 96.7 show Thursday. And, Bredefeld brought an interesting array of guests. Bredefeld interviewed both major mayoral candidates, Andrew Janz and Jerry Dyer separately for an hour each. GV Wire will talk to both Janz and...
Council Limits Proposed Highway 41 Digital Billboard to 60 Feet
On a 5-1 vote, the Fresno City Council denied a request Thursday for a height variance for a proposed digital billboard along Highway 41. Outfront Media sought to elevate the billboard to 86 feet high on city-owned land in the vicinity of Kaiser Permanente hospital. With the vote, the billboard's...
How High Should Proposed Highway 41 Digital Billboard Be?
A proposed digital billboard overlooking Highway 41 between Herndon and Friant avenues rests in the hands of the Fresno City Council this Thursday. And the council's decision could reap the city an extra $3 million over 25 years. Listen to this article: But, there is a hangup over how high...
Veterans Memorial Unveiled at Fresno City Hall
Veterans, families and community leaders joined together Friday to dedicate a permanent memorial to honor veterans at Fresno City Hall. The three panel granite monument lists the names of 464 U.S. service members from Fresno who died in conflicts dating back to WWI. It is prominently located on the front...