All it took was an election. For the second time this year, Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld proposed an ordinance allowing his colleagues the discretion to place anti-panhandling signs in their respective districts. It failed the first time around in April, on a 3-3 vote. On Thursday, it passed. The...
One Dead, One Missing in Latest Kern River Drownings
BAKERSFIELD — Kern County authorities say the Kern River remains very dangerous even though water levels are dropping. The sheriff's office says a search is continuing Monday for a 32-year-old man who reportedly fell into the river near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon late Saturday afternoon and was...
Deadly Kern River Claims Fifth Victim This Year
BAKERSFIELD — A Los Angeles man is the fifth person known to have died in the Kern River this year. The Kern County Sheriff's Department says 45-year-old Uceda Velis was swept underwater late Tuesday afternoon near Ming Lake. Deputies and firefighters responded to the scene. Velis was unresponsive when he...
Arias Explains Switcheroo on Anti-Panhandling Signs
On Wednesday, three city councilmembers — Miguel Arias, Garry Bredefeld, Paul Caprioglio — publicly supported the “Help Us, Help Fresno” proposal. Their idea? Place signs discouraging motorists from giving to panhandlers at busy intersections and instead ask for donations to charities helping the homeless. Arias strongly endorsed the signs at...
Yang and Chavez Trade Accusations. Watch Their Answers.
Things are getting negative in the race for the Fresno City Council District 5 seat. The two candidates vying to represent southeast Fresno are trading accusations impugning each other's character. GV Wire asked incumbent Luis Chavez and challenger Paula Yang to respond. Yang Accuses Chavez of Destroying Signs In a...