Connie Conway, the former Republican leader in the Assembly, has filed to run for the congressional seat vacated by Devin Nunes. "I felt compelled at the urging of many friends to jump into the race. I love where I live. Congressman Nunes' district has been my heart and my...
Top Fresno Election Official Stepping Down. Supervisors Will Select Replacement.
Brandi Orth, the Fresno County election clerk, is stepping down. Her last day is Feb. 28. "On December 17, 2020 my mother’s sudden illness required my personal attendance in North Carolina. As a result of her health condition, she is in need of my aid and care. It is, therefore, regretfully...
Fresno County Spending COVID Funds Faster Than City
In the 1985 movie "Brewster's Millions," Richard Pryor's character had a hard time spending $30 million in 30 days. His reward if he did would be $300 million. The city and county of Fresno are taking a slower approach spending $171 million in federal funds from the CARES Act for COVID-19...
Fresno Supervisors Ask Newsom to Waive Late Property Tax Penalties
The fate of Fresno County residents and businesses late on paying their property taxes amid the COVID-19 pandemic is in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved sending a letter to the Capitol seeking a waiver on penalties and fees...
Sale of Long-Vacant UMC Lauded as a Big Win for Fresno
Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig says the sale of the county-owned University Medical Center campus is a win-win-win. "It's a win for the city of Fresno, a win for the residents not only of the city but also the county, and the county government — it's a win for us....
Are Fresno Supervisors Targeting Janz's Mayoral Campaign?
Andrew Janz says a proposed policy by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors is aimed to prevent him running for Fresno mayor. His campaign sent his employer, Fresno County, a letter arguing that forcing employees running for public office to take time off is illegal. Janz and Fresno Police Chief...
Are Fresno Supervisors Targeting Janz's Mayoral Campaign?
Andrew Janz says a proposed policy by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors is aimed to prevent him running for Fresno mayor. His campaign sent his employer, Fresno County, a letter arguing that forcing employees running for public office to take time off is illegal. Janz and Fresno Police Chief...
What Fresno County Is Doing to Prevent Deadly Wildfires
It has become an annual tradition of tragedy — wildfires ravaging large swaths of the California landscape, each year shattering records of destruction seemingly set only months prior. Once again wildfires rage in our own backyard, blazing through countless acres of dead and dying vegetation still struggling to recover following...
Supes President sets “A New Day”
At a special ceremony today to swear in two new Fresno County supervisors and one re-elected member, new board president Brian Pacheco outlined his goals for the coming year. They include breaking ground on a new jail, start building a new sheriff's sub-station and district attorney's office as well as...
Supes President sets “A New Day”
At a special ceremony today to swear in two new Fresno County supervisors and one re-elected member, new board president Brian Pacheco outlined his goals for the coming year. They include breaking ground on a new jail, start building a new sheriff's sub-station and district attorney's office as well as...