All the polling shows Joe Biden leading a close race to decide the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nominee. And, here in the Valley, a sampling of local elected Democratic leaders indicates they are just as split as the nation's voters. For example, state Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) is bundled up...
GV Wire Spotlight: Swearengin on criticism and running in 2018
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...
GV Wire Spotlight: Swearengin on criticism and running in 2018
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...
Update: Council re-names FAX building for Rudd
This story has been updated to reflect that council voted unanimously to re-name the building for Bruce Rudd. Bruce Rudd began his service to the city of Fresno working as a bus mechanic. It will end with his name on a building. City council unanimously voted to designate the city’s bus...
Update: Council re-names FAX building for Rudd
This story has been updated to reflect that council voted unanimously to re-name the building for Bruce Rudd. Bruce Rudd began his service to the city of Fresno working as a bus mechanic. It will end with his name on a building. City council unanimously voted to designate the city’s bus...