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Perea the Next Generation: Annalisa Runs for State Center Trustee

Another Perea is running for public office. Annalisa Perea announced her candidacy for State Center Community College District Trustee Area 5 today (June 29). She is an urban planner with Quad Knopf Inc. She is also a member of various planning organizations. After graduating from Cal Poly, the soon-to-be-31-year-old returned...

Hill Nabs Runoff Spot by 6 Votes, But Miller Vows Recount

Tate Hill will face Miguel Arias to become the next Fresno city councilman from District 3 — barring a change in the results from a potential recount. Fresno County Clerk Brandi Orth released her official final election count Tuesday afternoon (June 26). She will certify the election Wednesday. Hill finished...

In Tight Council Race, What Happens If There's a Tie?

It’s a crazy scenario, but in an election as close as Fresno City Council District 3, it may just happen. What if two or more candidates tie in a primary? Who advances to the general election? With only 14 votes separating three candidates for second place for the council seat,...

Who Will Arias Face in November? It's Too Close To Call

Every vote counts. That is the takeaway in Fresno City Council District 3, where just 14 votes separate three contenders for a ticket to the run-off against top vote-getter Miguel Arias. Seven candidates entered the race to select termed-out Oliver Baines' successor in the seat that encompasses parts of downtown,...

Live June 5 Election Results From GV Wire

Here is a look at the election results in the June 5 primary up through 12:26am: City of Fresno Council District 3 94% of precincts reporting (50% plus one vote wins outright. Otherwise, top two advance to Nov. 6 general election.) Miguel Arias — 30.3% Darren Miller — 14% Craig Scharton —...

Follow the Money: Whelan Flexes Fundraising Muscle

Financial figures are in for the first 111 days of the year of the Fresno City Council campaign. Candidates have released their Form 460, which lists how much money they raised, plus who made donations greater than $100. Certain political committees can donate more. The period covers Jan. 1 to...

Pot, Parks, & Race Relations Highlight District 3 Forum

Four candidates running for Fresno City Council, District 3 met in a forum Thursday (April 19) night, sharing their views and qualifications. GV Wire, in conjunction with CMAC and Fresno’s Young Leading Professionals, held the 90-minute forum in the district at the Westside Church of God. Miguel Arias, Tate Hill,...

Not All Get to Hear LA Congressman Lieu’s Views

Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) spoke at a Fresno town hall Thursday night (April 5) intended to deliver access to a constituency that can’t speak with their own congressman. A Central Valley Indivisible representative said the group invited Lieu to bring his “Adopt-a-District” event because local Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare)...

‘I Am Absolutely Not a Slumlord,’ Says City Council Candidate

The Fresno City Council will receive a quarterly report from ASET, the city’s Anti-Slum Enforcement Team at its Thursday (April 5) meeting. One of the properties in the status report, 5035-5048 E. Lane Avenue, belongs to Sean Sanchez. The city found over 1,300 violations at the 16-unit complex. “I am...

Update: Downtown Guarantee Building Will Be New State Center HQ

[Update 3/07/18]: Finally, State Center Community College District comes back to downtown Fresno. By a 7-0 vote in closed session, the Board of Trustees approved purchasing the Guarantee Building for $10.6 million. The seller is GBB Holdings/Arcus Private Capital. Measure C funds will be used for the purchase. The 80,100 square...

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