The Olympic torch could pass through the streets of Fresno on its way to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Games.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is pushing for the idea. His office has already been in negotiations with LA28, the Los Angeles Organizing Committee. He plans to ask the city council on Thursday for approval of an 18-page agreement on potential participation.
“Few traditions reflect the spirit and heritage of the Olympic Games as profoundly as the flame’s journey,” LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover wrote the city on April 24. “We hope that the City of Fresno will join us in this momentous event, and we look forward to working alongside you to shine a global spotlight on your community.”…