In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, we discuss the 'Support Blue' Run at Woodward Park and the taxation of cannabis in Fresno. Special Guest:Kevin Llanos, Fresno Police Dept. Chaplain Courtney Caron, Attorney/Founder of Adamant Law Group Lauren Carpenter, CEO, Embarc Tune in for “Unfiltered” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and YouTube....
Full Circle Celebrates Black Businesses With Two New Brews
The Takeaway Full Circle Brewery has partnered with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce to release two exclusive beers in celebration of Black History Month. Full Circle Brewery CEO Arthur Moye says one of the difficulties in starting a business is the access to capital, especially as a Black entrepreneur....
UNFILTERED – EARTHQUAKES in Turkey & Syria / U.S. China Relations
In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, we discuss the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and U.S. relations with China. Special Guest: Louisa Rahmani, Partnerships Director at Mercy Corps Tune in for “Unfiltered” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and YouTube. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or on your favorite mobile app. “Unfiltered” is hosted by...
Watch: Caltrans Video of Fagbule Glass House Fire
Using Caltran video obtained via a Public Records Act request filed by GV Wire senior reporter David Taub, I edited this fast-paced look at the Fagbule Glass House Fire that broke out on Jan. 29, 2023, across from the Manchester Mall in central Fresno. The edited video condenses 25 minutes...
Trustee Slams FUSD Admin for ‘Sanitizing’ Info, Tardy Responses
Fresno Unified Trustee Susan Wittrup says the district's administration needs to respond more quickly to trustee queries, and not "sanitize" information by putting a positive spin on it. Wittrup's comments came during the board-superintendent communication portion of Wednesday's School Board meeting. She prefaced her remarks by praising the district staff...
While Chiefs and Eagles Battle, It’s the Super Bowl of Pizza for Local Restaurants
It's not only the Chiefs and Eagles (and their fans) preparing for the big game Sunday. "That's our Super Bowl for Pizza Day for us. We sell hundreds of pizzas," said Rodrigo Centeno, Fresno/Clovis area supervisor for Domino's. "Last year, (Domino's nationally) sold about 7,000 football fields worth of pizzas...
UNFILTERED – Can California’s Crime Crisis Ever Be Solved? / Conservative CLASH / Turkey Earthquake
In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, we discuss the following: crime in CA, a local conservative clash in a Fresno County Supervisor race, and the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Special Guest: Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County District Attorney Tune in for “Unfiltered” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Youtube. Download...
City of Fresno Has 99 Problems But This Road Ain’t One
What you need to know Fresno City Council President Tyler Maxwell announced the repaving of a street at Chestnut & Weldon that was last repaved 57 years ago. The majority of funds for street repairs in Fresno actually come from state and federal grants. Fresno hMeasure hopes to obtain additional...
UNFILTERED – PG&E Rates | Renzi Art | Potholes | Southwest Starbucks | Tyre Nichols
In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, the panel discussed a variety of topics including: PG&E rates, Renzi art, Fresno potholes, Southwest Starbucks, and the Tyre Nichols case. Special Guest: Garry Bredefeld, Fresno City Councilmember Tune in for “Unfiltered” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Youtube. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or on your...
From India to Selma, Farming Is a Way of Life for the Brar Family
This is the first in a video series from SJV Water titled “Rooted in the Valley.” The series highlights family farmers in the San Joaquin Valley, how they came to this area from all over the world, and what the future holds as water becomes a key factor in their...