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Jobs program failures, revenue crunch may lead to a surprising pivot by Brand
Failed jobs programs could pave the way for a surprising deal to ensure that Lee Brand gets revenue.
September 1, 2017
Gliatta, former FBI Special Agent-in-Charge, takes helm of Police Auditor post
Mayor Lee Brand introduced the third Police Auditor and unveiled his picks for the Fresno Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board.
August 31, 2017
The next target for Lee Brand: Reorganizing this DARM department
The time has come for Mayor Lee Brand to choose: reorganize Development and Resource Management or rename it to the "Grab Bag Department."
August 28, 2017
Fresno's lofty jobs goals rely on a ready workforce. Take a look inside the prep work.
To grow Fresno's economy, the looming question: Does Fresno have a workforce capable of attracting companies with lots of jobs to fill?
August 25, 2017
Fresno plugs away on water infrastructure projects as Temperance Flat effort launches
The City's public works department is expanding its water footprint in Southeast Fresno and has eyes on Temperance Flat Dam.
August 22, 2017
Southwest Fresno charting its future with specific plan, hearings
Oliver Baines is a big reason City Hall is discussing a SW Fresno specific plan. Darius Assemi will be a big reason if the plan succeeds.
August 21, 2017
Fed probe focuses on Swearengin's dogged misuse of block grants for code enforcement
HUD's probe notes that City officials were in over their heads administering block grants. What's missing? Ashley Swearengin's role.
August 17, 2017
Caprioglio delivers: El Dorado Park satellite police station opens
This one took a while, but “Cap” has once again kept his promise. No wonder Council Member Paul Caprioglio was all smiles on Tuesday.
August 16, 2017
Malos hiatus over, "Connect with Me" returning to air
Turns out veteran Fresno journalist John Malos earlier this month used the right word to describe his status…
August 16, 2017
HUD inspector general probes Fresno's mismanaged $8mil in block grants
Fresno screwed up the spending of more than $8 million in federal grants, a HUD inspector general report reveals.
August 15, 2017
