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They Are The Ones Killing Us

OpinionSeptember 9, 2022

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com In this Fresno Flyer summer guns series, we've discussed the complicated American firearm issue from different viewpoints. In July, we focused on illegal guns like 'ghost guns' and…

The State of Cannabis in Fresno

CannabisAugust 8, 2022

By Lisa Talley | lisa@fresnoflyer.com The retail cannabis industry is open for business in Fresno. However, the appeals process and delayed inspections have complicated timelines for many dispensaries to become fully operational. While the City…

Brad Jaurique: The Man Behind the Music

Arts & EntertainmentAugust 8, 2022

By Dave Fountinelle | dave@fresnoflyer.com September is almost here, and that means the annual Berner concert at Fresno’s Chukchansi Park is less than a month away. At last year’s concert, the Cookies founder was joined…

We Are The Ones Killing Us

OpinionAugust 8, 2022

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com Last month, we discussed how legal and illegal guns terrorize our communities. We discussed firearms in America, whether acquired legally or illegally and how they can (and often)…

Iration’s Good Vibes

MusicJuly 14, 2022

By Lisa Talley | lisa@fresnoflyer.com Co-headling the 30-date, cross-country Sunshine & Summer Nights Tour with Atmosphere, Iration brings their good vibes to Fresno on August 24 at the Rotary Amphitheater at Woodward Park. The Hawaiian…

The Guns are Killing Us

OpinionJuly 14, 2022

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com Fresno streets are tough—and deadly. Depending on the neighborhood, drive-by shootings may feel commonplace—unexpected, yet, not entirely unfamiliar. At least that’s how I feel living in District Seven.…

California Cuts Cannabis Taxes to Heal Ailing Industry

CannabisJuly 14, 2022

Alexei Koseff I alexei@calmatters.org California is significantly overhauling its cannabis tax structure, including entirely eliminating a tax on growers, in an effort to boost a struggling legal industry begging for relief. The changes, which were…