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Dyer backs off of Fresno PG&E takeover pitch: “That’s not my belief.”
Two weeks after launching a broadside at Pacific Gas and Electric, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is backing off a taxpayer-funded takeover of the utility.
November 16, 2022
Fresno lawmakers tap Janz, prosecutor and ex-House contender, as next City Attorney
Andrew Janz once wanted to be the Mayor of Fresno. Now, he'll be the City of Fresno's highest legal authority as its City Attorney.
November 16, 2022
Judge orders Fresno Councilman Esparza to trial, downgrades attempted extortion charge
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza will head to trial over allegations that he committed extortion against former Fresno City Attorney Doug Sloan.
November 15, 2022
Dyer earns praise from Newsom in governor’s stop through Fresno
Just a few days after winning his reelection bid for a second term, California Gov. Gavin Newsom swung through Fresno to participate in a local community service project and highlight the state’s commitment to uplifting service opportunities.
November 10, 2022
Esparza’s motion to dismiss struck down as judge allows case to continue
Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza attempted to have his extortion case dismissed in court Thursday on the grounds of attorney-client privilege.
November 10, 2022
Top Dyer admin. official on the move, will lead city’s bus system
The move leaves Fresno with no black officials among City Hall's senior administrative ranks.
November 7, 2022
Power Short: Fresno lawmakers hit brakes on Dyer-backed study of government takeover of PG&E service
After three hours of debate, the launch of Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer's latest battle with PG&E – exploring the creation of a taxpayer-funded power utility to supplant the company – didn't go as planned.
November 4, 2022
Fresno State student newspaper opposes Measure E, dubs it “rich man’s scheme to get richer.”
Days before the election, Fresno State's campus newspaper penned an editorial assailing the $720 million academic and athletics sales tax plan.
November 2, 2022
Fresno lawmakers counter Dyer, pitches housing plan with tiny homes, down payment assistance
Three members of the Fresno City Council revealed their plan to address the city's housing crisis.
November 2, 2022
With Measure C renewal in balance, Fresno Co. touts launch of $53mil Golden State Blvd. project
After nearly two decades of planning, Fresno County’s Golden State Boulevard Corridor Project broke ground on Tuesday.
November 1, 2022