Loosened Fed rules fan the flames of Fresno’s firefighter gaffe
Federal authorities removed a matching funds provision for a firefighting grant. Now, Fresno officials are debating the true cost of hiring new firefighters
Fresno City Council unloads on Brand administration over ignored firefighter grant
City Council members OK'd applying for Federal grants to hire nine firefighters. The Brand administration ignored the vote and didn't file an application.
The future of Fresno Police: a commission, a budget, and a new Chief
As police policy becomes a focal point for the nation, California's fifth-largest city plots its three-point path for the police department's future.
Hiding beneath Fresno’s Convention Center drama? A failed effort for a new hockey franchise.
The Convention Center roller coaster appears to be back on the same track it was before, just under a new banner. However, other issues are coming to light.
Fresno State irons out its nursing program accreditation issues
Following a year of tumult, Fresno State's School of Nursing resolved considerable accreditation problems regarding two of its programs.
Police drama? Political theater? It could be coming soon to Saroyan Theatre
After weeks of no in-person meetings, Council President Miguel Arias hopes to have Fresno Police's budget hearing in the 2,351-seat William Saroyan Theatre.
Fresno’s budget battle lines overshadowed by unlikely effort to defund police
In the weeks leading up to battle lines for tackling Fresno's $32 million coronavirus-led budget deficit were quickly drawn Tuesday morning.
It’s time for Fresno to get back to serious meetings – in person.
Zoombombing came for the Fresno City Council and, with budget cuts on the agenda, it's a sign that Fresno's Council members need to get back to the dais.
Perez to face thousands more in fines over Kern Co. marijuana ban vote
The fines are the result of a January settlement over claims Leticia Perez voted against a marijuana ban while her husband lobbied for marijuana clients.
In a dry year, Valley water sales get an extra dose of scrutiny
As California navigates a critically dry water year, many business-as-usual elements are getting a second look.
