Mike Briggs, former Fresno council member and state assemblyman, dies from cancer, family says

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News has learned that a former Fresno City Council member and state assembly member has passed away.

Family members shared on a social media post that Mike Briggs died after a battle with cancer.

Along with serving on the Fresno City Council and California State Assembly, he created the internet and TV station known as Central Valley Talk in 2008, which sought to promote and champion local small businesses.

Family members will be holding a public memorial to celebrate his life, and details will be shared in the coming days.