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...
Wired Wednesday: Why Did Judge Uphold Strict Fresno Smoke Shop Regs?
On Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the recent ruling a federal judge made regarding Fresno smoke shops. The business owners argued that the regulations violate equal protection under the U.S. Constitution because such rules did not...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno’s Blackstone Ave Makeover Debate
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about the upcoming road diet on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno. Changes to Blackstone Avenue between Dakota Avenue and Highway 180 will begin in 2026, reducing the number of driving lanes and adding bike lanes. Some Blackstone...
Wired Wednesday: How AI is Transforming the Workplace
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the advancement of AI in the workplace. Entry-level, white collar labor is expected to be the first affected as AI becomes a bigger part of the economy. Stanford University reports a 13% decline in career employment...
Wired Wednesday: Why Is Pismo’s Manager in ICE Detention?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the ICE detention of a local man. Long-time Pismo's Coastal Grill general manager Psalm Behpoor was detained on June 23 in Fresno and sent to a detention facility in Bakersfield. Behpoor said he, like many...