There could be fewer places to purchase alcohol in the city of Fresno in the future, potentially making "convenience stores" a little less convenient. In a longstanding effort to reduce the number of beer, wine and liquor merchants, the Fresno City Council is moving forward to finalize the Responsible Neighborhood...
Amid Crackdown on Liquor Licenses, NE Fresno Johnny Quik Gets OK
A Northeast Fresno Johnny Quik can now sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits after a 6-0 decision Thursday by the Fresno City Council. The convenience store, located at East Nees and North Cedar avenues, was initially denied the license by the Fresno Planning Commission. Owner George Beal appealed to City...
Is Crime Going Up or Down in Clovis?
Crime in Clovis dipped slightly in 2017 compared to the prior year. Police Chief Matt Basgall will present his findings to the Clovis City Council on Monday (Mar. 5). Crimes defined by the FBI decreased 3% year-over-year, and calls for service fell 4%. Breaking down the changes in the type of...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...