The Fresno County Board of Supervisors hit the pause button Tuesday on whether to approve a zoning change that would permit a low-cost animal shelter/clinic to be built in northwest Fresno. Now, one supervisor has raised the possibility of the county building an animal shelter in a different part of the...
Controversial Civil Rights Activist Sarsour Speaks at Fresno Event
Linda Sarsour, a political activist embraced by progressives and vilified by the right, appeared in Fresno Thursday (Sept. 6). She spoke at a California Endowment gathering called “Fight For All” at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Fresno. Known for her advocacy for women’s rights, Palestinian rights, and other liberal causes, she...
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...
Politics 101: Five Fresno Area Races to Watch
It’s a new year and the primary election is five months away: June 5. Here are five local races to keep a close eye on. School districts are not included, as voters do not choose candidates during the primary (that is saved for the November general election.) Fresno City Council,...
Politics 101: Five Fresno Area Races to Watch
It’s a new year and the primary election is five months away: June 5. Here are five local races to keep a close eye on. School districts are not included, as voters do not choose candidates during the primary (that is saved for the November general election.) Fresno City Council,...