A Fresno County judge issued a temporarily restraining order Wednesday, blocking the sale of property connected to the historic Tower Theatre. Judge Rosemary McGuire's ruling is designed to allow time to resolve questions raised over a 'right of first refusal' clause in a lease affecting a single building, but which...
Court Hearing Could Decide Fate of Tower Theatre Sale
A Fresno County judge will decide whether to block the sale of a portion of the Tower Theatre. Judge Rosemary McGuire will hear a request from the owners of Sequoia Brewing Company to place an injunction on the sale of the building they lease from the owners of the Tower...
Democrats Link Valadao to QAnon in TV Ad. Is It True?
Not even a vote for impeachment by Republican Congressman David Valadao satisfied Democrats. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has been running TV ads against the Hanford congressman in both English and Spanish. DCCC is also running ads against Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Palmdale. They blame him for supporting U.S. Rep. Marjorie...
Tower Theatre Church Services Go Dark as Community Protests Continue
For the fourth consecutive Sunday, a group of protesters gathered across the street from the Tower Theatre, demonstrating against the pending sale of the historic venue to a Fresno church. But, those gathered were protesting across from an empty theater. Normally, Adventure Church holds several in-person, indoor services at the...
City Fines Tower Theatre, Church for Holding Services as Dispute Escalates
The city of Fresno issued citations to both Adventure Church and the owner of the Tower Theatre for holding indoor services last Sunday. Adventure Church received its first citation, carrying a $250 fine; the theater's owner received its second citation, which includes a $500 fine. It is unclear when the...
Late Bid Unlikely to Stop Church Purchase of Tower Theatre, Experts Say
Adventure Church says it intends to complete the purchase of the iconic Tower Theatre despite protests from the community and a late bid from a well-known Fresno business. The proposed sale of the landmark property with a neon tower inspired by the "Star Pylon" at the 1939 New York World's...
Church Purchasing Tower Theatre Threatens Lawsuit, Says LGBTQ ‘Welcome’
The pastor for the church purchasing the Tower Theatre is threatening litigation if services are not allowed to be held at the iconic venue. In a 12-minute YouTube message, Pastor Anthony Flores of Adventure Church expressed his love for the community, but blamed the city of Fresno for the controversy...
City Tells Tower Theatre to Stop Church Services Now Over COVID Rules and Zoning
The city of Fresno is ordering the current owners of the Tower Theatre to prevent Adventure Church from holding indoor services. This is an addition to a memo from Fresno's new city manager indicating that the church — which is in escrow to purchase the theater — would need to obtain...
Historic Tower Theatre is For Sale. Neighbors are Concerned About Possible Buyer.
The Tower Theatre, the namesake and anchor of the Tower District in Fresno, is for sale, and neighbors are concerned about rumors of who the new owners may be. A flyer from KW Commercial, a real estate broker, lists the asking price as $6.5 million. According to buzz on social...