More questions and concerns are piling up in the lead-up to a controversial new California law. Opponents say Senate Bill 743, or "Vehicle Miles Traveled" as it is commonly called, will put housing out of reach for many middle-class Californians. Estimates are that it will add $20,000-$30,000 on every home...
Dem Opponents Zing Costa for Attending Trump Christmas Party
Rep. Jim Costa's political opponents are making hay of the fact the Fresno Democrat reportedly attended President Donald Trump's congressional holiday party at the White House on Thursday night. In Costa's defense, holiday cheer should be a bipartisan issue. But two of Costa's election opponents, fellow Democrats Esmeralda Soria of...
Clovis Quickly Identifies Its New Chief of Police
Curt Fleming will assume command of the Clovis Police Department on Aug. 3, succeeding Matt Basgall who announced his retirement date in late May. Fleming, who is a captain, joined the department in 2006 after beginning his law enforcement career with the Fresno Police Department. “Captain Fleming is a natural...
Basgall Will Retire. Clovis Hunts for New Police Chief.
Clovis Police Chief Matt Basgall announced Thursday — one day after telling his staff — that he will retire on Aug. 2. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the city," Basgall said in a news release. "The police department staff does amazing work every...
With Employees on Strike, Courts Open But not at Full Strength
Fresno Superior Court still operated Tuesday (Jan. 15), but it was anything but normal. Outside, a constant drizzle did not deter hundreds of striking court workers — judicial assistants, clerks, and court reporters. “Rain or shine, we stay on the line,” was one of the many mantras SEIU 521 members...