Southeast Fresno residents are getting something that isn't at other city park — a turf field! The city of Fresno revealed the amenity Wednesday at the ceremonial groundbreaking for a sports complex on South Peach Avenue. People in attendance were excited, especially members of the Sikh community. Field hockey is...
Castillo’s in SE Fresno Temporarily Closes After Employee Contracts COVID-19
An employee of Castillo's Mexican Food in southeast Fresno tested positive for COVID-19 the restaurant announced on Facebook. "It is with a heavy heart that we notify our loyal customers of this temporary closure effective 7/21/20," reads part of the post from the restaurant at 3659 E. Ventura Ave. Two Week...
Suspect Writes an Apology After Fresno Police Track Down Stolen Little League Property
A bit of digital sleuthing by the victim of a Little League building break-in helped police track down a couple of suspects. The ensuing events involved some nifty Facebook work, some boots on the ground police work, an American flag, and a handwritten apology letter from one of the suspects....
One Victim's Family Tries to Scrub Away the Horror
The soap bubbled off the modest-sized backyard Monday afternoon as Vu Xiong frantically tried to scrub off the horror of the night before. The smell of bleach overtook the rotting food and perhaps death. On Sunday night, Vu's brother — 38-year old Kou Xiong — gathered with friends and family...
Baines Reflects on Eight Years at City Hall
Oliver Baines admits just because he and his colleagues hold the title of council member doesn’t make them smarter than anyone else. “We're really just some pretty average folks that decided to run for office and ran a campaign good enough to win. So, I don't want to make it...
Chavez Makes His Case for Four More Years on City Council
Luis Chavez wants another term on the Fresno City Council. The incumbent southeast Fresno representative won a special election in 2016 to fulfill the remaining two years of Sal Quintero's term after Quintero won a seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Chavez formerly represented the area as a...
Yang Wants to Take Advocacy From the Streets to City Council
Paula Yang hopes to take her background in advocacy into the District 5 seat on the Fresno City Council, representing southeast neighborhoods. Yang also works as an anchor for a Hmong-language TV network based in Fresno. She is challenging incumbent Luis Chavez. Take 5 In this edition of Take 5,...
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...