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Fresno police target jaywalking in northwest Fresno after jump in death rate
A jump of 12 to 25 in pedestrian-related fatalities over a two-year period is cause for concern.
January 26, 2018
Focus on jobs, poverty are likely to put Fresno on the Capitol's radar
Fresno is destined to be increasingly on the radar of Sacramento lawmakers. A couple of events at City…
January 22, 2018
Whelan jumps into City Council race with straightforward pitch: quality of life
Small businessman and attorney Brian Whelan on Thursday officially launched his campaign for the District 7 seat. Incumbent Clint Olivier is termed out.
January 19, 2018
JP Marketing picks up Public Utilities media contract
[tps_title][/tps_title] The Great DPU Consultants War is far from over. That’s my prediction in the wake of an…
January 18, 2018
Fresno upgrades communications system for police, fire departments
Fresno City Hall is upgrading its public safety communications system. The project is long overdue, says Police Chief…
January 16, 2018
Boren, Munro joining Fresno State journalism department
Munro left the paper in 2017 and Boren is nearing retirement as its executive editor.
January 12, 2018
Eyes on Code Enforcement as Brand launches rental registry, ASET unveils enforcement numbers
The rental registry is just hitting the road, but Brandau and Olivier's ASET program squashed 4,200 housing violations in over 450 units in Fresno.
January 10, 2018
Esmeralda Soria: Council President today, but what about tomorrow?
Here’s my New Year’s prediction: 2018 will be the year of Esmeralda Soria. And it all starts with her new post as Council President.
January 9, 2018
Fresno extended its contract with Sac lobbyist, the question remains: why?
City Hall rehired Campbell Strategy and Advocacy to be its lobbyist in Sacramento. The one-year deal is for $180,000, with an option for an extra six months.
January 5, 2018
San Joaquin River Board vote could be inspiration for nooses dangling from River bridge
Activism may be turning toward outright threats to public officials on the San Joaquin River Conservancy Board after their vote on the River West trail.
January 3, 2018
