Top stories: $1 movie in Fresno. Does PAC founder have conflict? Becerra in Fresno, again
Wednesday’s top stories from The Fresno Bee span food, politics, elections and family entertainment across the central San Joaquin Valley. A beloved Fresno chef temporarily shuttered his restaurant following heart surgery. A school district spokesperson faces scrutiny over his role with a political action committee. A leading gubernatorial candidate made a pitch to caregivers ahead of the primary, and a national theater chain is offering $1 movie tickets this summer.
We assemble this list in the evening, so you can get caught up on the top Fresno Bee stories of the day
Chef closes Fresno restaurant after health scare, returning home from hospital Eddie Sixayratransy, known to fans as chef Eddie, has temporarily closed My Guy Market in Fresno to focus on recovery after undergoing treatment for heart failure at UCSF in April. The chef removed the restaurant’s signature poster from its Belmont and Roosevelt location in a bittersweet farewell after four years serving chopped cheese sandwiches and Laotian barbecue. He has since been readmitted to a Fresno emergency department, and his current condition is unclear. Click here for full story.
Cofounder of PAC donating to Fresno Dems also works as schools official. Is this a conflict? Johnathon Burrows, communications officer for Central Unified School District, cofounded the $1.5 million Youth Save Democracy PAC in 2024, raising concerns among some Fresno County Democrats about potential conflicts of interest. The PAC made financial contributions to two Central Unified trustees before Burrows was hired by the district, and cofounders have personally benefited through five-figure consulting contracts. Burrows says his outside work complies with district policies, and Central Unified amended its conflict of interest code following The Bee’s inquiry. Click here for full story.
Xavier Becerra pledges higher wages for Fresno County’s largest public workforce California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra pledged support for higher wages for in-home caregivers during a campaign event with SEIU 2015 in Fresno, in the final days before the June 2 primary. The union represents 29,000 in-home support service workers in Fresno County, making it the largest public workforce in the county. Becerra said increased pay saves taxpayers money long-term, citing a 2021 state auditor report showing savings of $22,000 to $153,000 annually per recipient. Click here for full story
$1 movie tickets in Fresno area? These theaters offer summer deals Regal Cinemas is bringing back its Summer Movie Express program, offering $1 tickets to family-friendly films at Fresno-area locations. The discounted screenings run Monday, June 1, through Thursday, Aug. 13, with showings at 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Moviegoers can also get $3 off snack packs including a drink, popcorn, fruit gummies and Dippin’ Dots ice cream. Click here for full story.
Original stories by Joshua Tehee, Leqi Zhong, Melissa Montalvo and Angela Rodriguez
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