Media Mentions
Media mentions about our demonstrations
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Most recent news reports:
Demonstrators protest outside Tower Theatre as Adventure Church welcomes top faith leader - 11-3-21
A drama on four corners: No end in sight to Fresno protests over Tower Theatre sale - 9-14-21
'Save the Tower' demonstrators concerned about bias from City Council - 8-15-21
Column in The Bee was wrong. The Tower Theatre does not need rescuing nor church ownership - 7-18-21
Our first four months:
COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO SALE OF TOWER THEATRE
‘Time for this mess to end.’ Fresno’s Tower District fans want theater owner gone 4-21-21
City of Fresno may soon enter the fight over sale of Tower Theatre - abc 30 4-9-21
Fresno CA Tower Theatre owner says he'll stop sale in filing - Fresno Bee 4-9-21
Tower Theater supporters out in force to demonstrate against sale - Fresno Bee 3-22-21
Backlash in Fresno as evangelical church tries to buy Tower Theatre, a bohemian landmark (Feb 28) -LA Times
Peaceful crowd, counter-protesters, too, gather again over fate of Fresno’s Tower Theatre (Feb 21)
Habitantes de Tower District piden que no se venda el edificio del teatro a iglesia -Univision (Feb 9)
2100 Signatures on Community Letter (Jan 19)
Letter of Dissent for City Council and Mayor (Jan 27)
Guarding What is Sacred: The Fight for Tower District (Feb 15)
Group gathers to protest (Jan 13, 2021)
Protesters gather for 2nd time outside Tower Theatre as pending sale looms Jan 18
Protest held outside of Tower Theatre (Jan 10)
Hateful homophobic email sent to gay businesspeople (Jan 22)
Neighbors concerned about Tower Theatre Sale (Jan 4)
ADVENTURE CHURCH RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Indoor concert held at fresno church against state orders. (feb 4)
Church holds concert against pandemic orders 2-4-21
Pastor says Fresno is targeting church in response to Tower Theatre purchase (Feb 3)
Trevor Carey Show - Power Talk 96.7 - Anthony Flores of Adventure Church (Jan 29)
Ray Appleton Show interview with AC Pastor: - 1-13-21
Church threatens lawsuit - 1-12-21
Church says Rezoning not necessary 1-12-21
Theatre sold “will host events” - 1-5-21
SEQUOIA BREWING COMPANY LAWSUIT/RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Fresno CA attorney: court ruled against Tower Theatre owner - 4-23-21 Fresno Bee
Sequoia Brewing Company allowed to stay in fight for Tower Theatre sale - abc30 4-23-21
City of Fresno may soon enter the fight over sale of Tower Theatre - abc 30 4-9-21
Fresno CA Tower Theatre owner says he'll stop sale in filing - Fresno Bee 4-9-21
Injunction to block Tower Theatre sale denied, sale to church can go ahead Mar 18
Court allows sale of Fresno's Tower Theatre Mar 18
Judge allows sale of Fresno's Tower Theatre to move forward Mar 18
Fresno County CA judge denies injunction Tower Theatre sale Mar 19
Tower Theatre Sale Can Move Forward, Judge Rules Mar 18
Fresno County judge halts sale of historic Tower Theatre to church — for now. Here’s why (Feb 24)
Court Allows for temporary restraining order (Feb 24)
Church added to complaint against sale of Tower Theatre in Fresno. Hearing next week (Feb 18)
Protesters line sidewalk outside Tower Theatre as sale dispute continues (Feb 15)
Fresno bar files injunction to halt sale of Tower Theatre to church. (Feb 12)
Sequoia Brewing Company to take legal action in Tower Theatre dispute (Feb 12)
Twitter: Corin Hoggard Thread showing documentation of the filing and supporting materials.
Court Hearing Could Decide Fate of Tower Theatre Sale (Feb 19)
Will Brewery's Lawsuit Halt Tower Theatre Sale to Church? (Feb 16)
Temporary restraining order issued to halt Tower Theatre sale (Feb 24)
Brewery owner says sale premature (Jan 29)
PROUD BOYS AND POLICE OFFICER WITH TIES TO RIGHT-WING EXTREMIST GROUPS AT DEMONSTRATION
Tower Theatre demonstrations continue, Proud Boys presence diminishes - KSEE24/CBS47 5-2-21
Proud Boy presence forces new police tactics - 4-14-21
Fresno police cite ‘outside agitators,’ will increase presence at Tower Theatre protests - 4-14-21
Tensions rise, arrest made at Fresno Tower Theatre protest - 4-11-21 (Proud Boys)
Police association defends fired Fresno cop, former Proud Boy
Fresno police fire Rick Fitzgerald after investigating officer's Proud Boys ties
Lawyers' Committee calls for firing of Fresno Proud Boy cop
Fresno police officer on leave after alleged involvement with far-right Proud Boys
Fresno County DA scrutinizing court cases involving cop who said he was Proud Boy (March 17)
Fresno officer on leave after joining Proud Boys in protest (March 15)
Fresno Police officer accused of being affiliated with Proud Boys (March 14)
Fresno CA officer with Proud Boys link in deleted videos (March 15)
Fresno city leaders want investigation of police officer public (March 15)
Fresno police officer placed on leave after seen with Proud Boys at Tower Theatre protest (March14)
Fresno city leaders want investigation of police officer public - (March 15)
Proud Boys, swastikas seen amid Fresno Tower Theatre protest (Mar 7)
TOWER DISTRICT PRAYER VIGIL ORGANIZED BY DEMONSTRATION COMMITTEE
Fresno religious leaders held save the Tower Theatre prayer vigil Mar 12
Prayer vigil held outside Tower Theatre amid legal fight over its sale Mar 12
Interfaith leaders rally to support LGBQT community and Tower Theatre Mar 11
RUSH LIMBAUGH MESSAGE ON MARQUEE
Locals protest rush limbaugh tribute at historic gay friendly theatre. Feb 20
Tower Theatre marquee praises Rush Limbaugh, upsetting many Feb 19
TOWER THEATRE BEING SOLD TO ADVENTURE CHURCH (earliest news reports)
City tells Tower Theatre to stop church services
Late bid by Painted Table unlikely to stop Tower Theatre Sale
City threatens Tower Theatre over church usage and violations, but could Fresno buy it?
Dyer offer, ACC threatens lawsuit
Mayor Offers Memorial Auditorium to Adventure Church
City threatens Tower Theatre over church usage and violations, but could Fresno buy it?
Fresno's iconic Tower Theatre to be sold to church
Arias: Sale could affect businesses
CELEBRITY TWEETS
Sarah Silverman Tweet + Audra McDonald Tweet Follow Up
Broadway star Audra McDonald tweets in support of saving California theater
Sarah Silverman Podcast (min 35 approximately)
GENERAL COMMENTARY & MISC
Podcasts
Flowing with Famous - Fresno Culture (Feb 1)
Flowing with Famous - Frest Culture (Jan 4)
painted table leaving Tower
Painted Table Moving out of Tower
background on the Tower District Specific Plan