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Bipartisan wildfire bill passes House, brings Fresno-based technology to the forefront
A Fresno company has developed a better system to deliver aerial fire retardant to combat the devastating wildfires that have stricken the western United States. After years of lobbying, the House has passed legislation that will lead to that technology being used in action.
September 13, 2023
Fresno reportedly paid outstanding utility bills for Granite Park
Granite Park operator Terance Frazier is currently locked in a discrimination lawsuit with the city and owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in PG&E and water bills.
September 12, 2023
Fresno County’s needle exchange program draws severe opposition from city officials
City and county officials are sparring over the county’s decision to bring the needle exchange program in house on Saturdays in downtown Fresno.
September 11, 2023
Poll: Bonakdar, Bredefeld hold big leads for Fresno City Council, Supervisor in northeast Fresno
Likely voters in northeast Fresno are leaning towards voting in Roger Bonakdar to replace outgoing councilman Garry Bredefeld.
September 7, 2023
A dozen years after pulling support, Fresno County offers space for needle exchange program
Opponents have long been concerned that needle exchange programs simply enable further drug use, but the Fresno County Board of Supervisors narrowly decided to back the program that takes tens of thousands of needles every week.
September 7, 2023
Alton Brown brings good eats to Fresno
The Food Network star will headline the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture series next year.
September 6, 2023
Are Bakersfield and Fresno considered ‘free cities?’ One study says no
The two Central Valley cities are punished for having high poverty rates and low economic incentive rankings while still offering a higher quality of life than other major cities across the nation.
September 6, 2023
Signatures in hand, Measure E headed to Fresno County for verification
Fresno County voters rejected Measure E last year. Now backers have gathered enough signatures for a second try at it.
September 5, 2023
Always Adele set for Tower Theatre show
The seven-piece cover band promises an authentic Adele experience in Fresno on Friday.
September 6, 2023
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation hires new CEO
The Fresno County nonprofit that spearheads various business activities in the region selected an internal candidate as its next leader.
August 24, 2023