In second year, Fresno’s Police Auditor breaks down policing misconceptions
Fresno Police Auditor John Gliatta sat down with The San Joaquin Valley Sun to discuss the challenges of oversight in today’s law enforcement environment.
Fresno County eyes big increase in transportation fees for housing development
The County of Fresno is looking at nearly doubling a $1,637 fee for single-family housing units to account for transportation instrastructure costs.
With few meetings, was a quiet summer what the Fresno City Council needed?
Fresno's City Council met three times in 11 weeks this summer, less than neighboring cities. Rife with internal divisions, did Council members need a break?
Fresno hits a speed bump en route to achieving public transportation synergy
Despite a road block in easing bus access across Shaw Ave, transportation officials are undeterred – investing in technicians to keep busses running.
Clovis rolls the dice, sticks with current revenue deal with 500 Club cardroom
New owners of the Clovis cardroom pitched City officials on a flat yearly licensing fee of $660,000, more than double the average fees paid in recent years.
Developers plot new Hilton Garden Inn in North Fresno
The neighborhood of Blackstone and Barstow is proving to be a key hub of activity for developers of all stripes, including hoteliers.
Fresno eyes a second digital billboard on Freeway 41
Fresno's Planning Commission will decide whether concerns about alleged blight caused by an electronic billboard trump a big payday for the city's coffers.
Contract to clean up Fresno gets unexpectedly messy
Amid claims of an unfair process in hiring a vendor to clean up weeds and other waste, Fresno is forcing a winning bidder to try again to keep its contract.
Fresno City Council takes a stand against panhandling
A proposal to allow the City of Fresno to post signs discouraging giving to panhandlers received the green light by the City Council on Thursday.
Bredefeld renews push to combat rampant panhandling in Fresno
With countless signs, the "Help Us, Help Fresno" initiative directs charitable givers and down-on-their luck Fresnans to nonprofits focused on services.
