Leaders at the Fresno Center are celebrating $1.5 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno). The money will support and expand: mental health services, HIV and hepatitis prevention; treatment for substance use disorders; transportation services; and the hiring of behavioral health providers. Fresno Center officials report a...
Fresno Needs $500 Million to Climb Out of Holes in the Road
Pothole complaints increased eight times over normal during the recent storms. But, the city of Fresno says it's fixing them at a rapid pace. Mayor Jerry Dyer held a Thursday news conference to thank public works staff for fixing potholes and clearing downed trees. "What they've done is nothing short...
UNFILTERED – The Fabulous Dozen, Is Fresno a City of Hate?, PG&E Ratepayers Under Siege!
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we discuss The Fabulous Dozen, PG&E rate hikes, and hate in the city of Fresno. Special Guest: Mark Toney, Executive Director at TURN - The Utility Reform Network Tune in for “Unfiltered” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. live on gvwire.com and Youtube. Download the Unfiltered Podcast here or on...
UNFILTERED – New Law Hurting Farm Worker Paychecks / Where Should Homeless Shelter Go?
In this week's episode, we discuss a new California law that impacts the overtime hours for Californian farmworkers. Also, where should Fresno's next homeless shelter go? Downtown Fresno may be a viable option according to one city leader. Special guests: Mike Alamari, President, Pacific Farm Management Miguel Arias, Fresno City...
New Duncan Poly ‘MASH’ Unit Helps Students Gear Up for Health Care Jobs
Duncan Polytechnical High School celebrated its new Medical Academy of Science and Health building on Thursday with speeches from district officials and a traditional ribbon cutting. It was the public's look at the new 15,920-square-foot building on the west end of Duncan's campus in east-central Fresno. But students and staff,...
Watch: Water Releases From Friant Reservoir Ramp Up
With the Central Valley battered by storms and Millerton Lake filling quickly, the Bureau of Reclamation decided last week to increase water releases into the San Joaquin River and Madera Canal. This video captures the dam releases on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Through Tuesday, Friant Reservoir was at 82% of its...
UNFILTERED – Storm Response, When Will The Deluge End?
In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, we discuss the impact of the heavy rain in the Central Valley. We also discuss ways to stay safe during the storms and what Fresno County is doing in response. Special Guests: Nathan Magsig, Fresno County Supervisor Mike Salas, California Highway Patrol Tune in...
Rainfall Totals for California ‘400% to 600% Above Average Values’
Updates: Willow Avenue is closed between Friant Road and Copper Avenue for emergency road repairs, the city of Fresno said. The road is expected to reopen to traffic by 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Choinumni Park day use and campgrounds are closed until further notice due to storm-related issues and cleanup,...
Rivers Rise, Trees Drop, Storm Continues. And Tuesday Will Be Just As Bad.
Update: The Madera County Office of Emergency Services issued a mandatory evacuation order Monday morning for residents of the Bass Lake RV Resort and Sierra Springs Mobile Home Park due to flooding in the area. An evacuation shelter has been opened at the Oakhurst Community Center, 39800 Fresno Flats Road,...
UNFILTERED: Healthcare In Crisis. What You Need To Know / Who’s The Speaker Of Our House?
In this week's episode of UNFILTERED, we discuss healthcare quality in the Central Valley and who will be the next Speaker of the House. Special Guests: David Bacci, regional VP, Hospital Council California Michelle Von Tersch, senior VP, communications and legislative affairs, Community Medical Centers Alex Tavlian, political strategist Tune...