GV Wire’s David Taub discussed Fresno City Council’s first meeting of the year with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez, previewing agenda items that include the selection of a new City Council president, a request by City Attorney Andrew Janz for raises for executive assistants, and a proposed...
Wired Wednesday: Why Was Key Almond Forecast Scuttled?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the demise of the Almond Board of California's annual forecast. The last projection, likely off by hundreds of millions of pounds, caused the largest single-day almond price loss in recent history. The forecast had been...
Wired Wednesday: How Much Time Will TJ Cox Serve for Fraud?
On Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the legal battles of former Fresno congressman, TJ Cox, who has agreed to plead guilty to multiple counts of fraud. Cox is asking for probation with one year of home...
Wired Wednesday: Ex-Bredefeld Aide Alleges Sexual Harassment, Seeks $1M From County
On Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about a legal claim made against the office of Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld. Former Bredefeld aide Jennifer Ortega, through her attorney, Peter Bradley, filed a $1 million claim with the...
Wired Wednesday: New Fresno Housing, Shopping Center Tax Stirs Confusion
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the City of Fresno's new tax on housing and commercial development. The state’s VMT policy took effect in 2020 as a way to encourage infill development and reduce how far people drive to shop, go...
Wired Wednesday: California’s Weak DUI Efforts Under Fire
In this edition of Wired Wednesday, GV Wire's Bill McEwen talks with Fox 26 "Great Day" anchor Karl Cooke about California's weak impaired efforts to cut down on drunk driving. Drunk driving deaths have risen over 50% statewide, with repeat offenders causing tragedies again and again. In addition, California's arrests...
Wired Wednesday: Why a State Mandate Will Add to Fresno Housing Costs
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about a new state law that imposes another round of taxes on new market-rate homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. Assembly Bill 130 allows cities to use those housing taxes — which are based on the vehicle...
Wired Wednesday: What’s the Plan for Forgotten Fresno?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the plan to revitalize Fresno west of Highway 99, which many have deemed "Forgotten Fresno." The area west of Highway 99 lacks consistent sidewalks, roads, and adequate retail options, residents say. The West Area Neighborhood...
Wired Wednesday: Why Are Fresno Unified Test Scores Improving?
GV Wire’s Anya Ellis talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the recent release of Fresno Unified student test scores. Student scores improved by 2% in English Language Arts and math, rising to near pre-pandemic levels. Recently, the district implemented a strategy of identifying high performing...
Wired Wednesday: Big Hurdles Stall Fresno Manufacturing Projects
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the lengthy approval times facing businesses, manufacturers, and industrial developers in Fresno. In California, manufacturing is one of the most heavily regulated economic activities. However, because of state legislation, housing projects receive expedited public review...