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Did Fresno Police Violate Press Freedom at Tower Protest? Experts Say Yes.

The city of Fresno and Fresno Police Department were determined to give protesters opposing and supporting the sale of the Tower Theatre to a conservative Christian church the ability to exercise their First Amendment right to freedom of speech while keeping them safe from verbal or physical altercations. But while...

What is a Proud Boy? Fresno Chapter Leader Gives His Take.

They've been called a hate group. White supremacists. Outside agitators. The Fresno community's frustration with the Proud Boys boiled over last week at the Tower Theatre protests. City Hall officials held a news conference to denounce the group. The local leader of the Proud Boys pushes back against those assessments,...

Tensions Rising, Fresno Police to Keep Proud Boys, Tower Protesters Separated

Opposing sides of the increasingly tense protests at Tower Theatre will be separated by barriers, city of Fresno and police officials said. Police Chief Paco Balderrama said the sides will be kept separate at the every-Sunday protest over the potential sale of the iconic Tower District venue. "We are there...

Tower Theatre Handoff Nears: Church Pastor on Pride Fest, Working with Neighbors

Pastor Anthony Flores wants to work with his soon-to-be neighbors in the Tower District. The leader of Adventure Church says he expects to close escrow on the iconic Tower Theatre property on March 31. On Thursday, Judge Rosemary McGuire declined to grant an injunction sought by a tenant, paving way...

Is Fresno Police Officer a ‘Proud Boys’ Member? City is Investigating.

The Fresno Police Department is investigating whether one of its officers is affiliated with a hate group connected to the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January. The investigation follows allegations that the officer participated, while off-duty, in a counter-protest against groups opposing the sale of the Tower Theatre on...

Tensions Flare at Tower Theatre Protest as Sale Dispute Heads Back to Court

Tensions mounted Sunday at the recurring weekly protest at the Tower Theatre over the sale of the iconic Fresno venue. Police stepped in to warn opposing sides to simmer things down. Contrasting the music, colorful signs and dancing were opposing groups of agitators. Confrontations erupted, with face-offs escalating to exchanges...

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