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Councilwatch: Rudd heads for the exits, fireworks and marijuana under microscope
The scuttlebutt at Fresno City Hall on Wednesday ran in three directions. I see a connection, but maybe…
July 6, 2017
Borgeas proves wrangling over roads still a key part of nuts-and-bolts politics
Asphalt is darn close to being a politician’s best friend. Andreas Borgeas was kind enough to remind me…
July 6, 2017
Thank you, City Council, for reminding us what Prop. 64 means
Fresno voted for Prop. 64, but it wasn't carte blanche for legal weed. The City's weed ban exposed inevitable outcomes and an irrational debate.
July 3, 2017
Esqueda aims to wrangle Fresno's surface, wastewater infrastructure
Fresno's Utilities Director is honing in on multimillion dollar crown jewels water projects, some which have surprising national security implications.
June 29, 2017
Cops return to Tower District with new satellite station
The Tower District now has a satellite police station to help keep the public order.
June 29, 2017
City OKs new Chukchansi Park rent deal for Grizzlies, green-lighting sale
The Fresno Grizzlies are no longer a political punching bag thanks to a new lease deal and pending sale.
June 26, 2017
City prepares to reset Chukchansi rent ahead of Grizzlies sale
Looks like a sale of the Fresno Grizzlies is just around the corner and the new ownership group is coming into focus.
June 25, 2017
Marijuana ban lights up Council chamber, weed advocates
After a few hours of puffing, the ban eventually passed. George Hostetter dives into the cloud of Thursday's debate.
June 23, 2017
10 takeaways from Brand's first State of the City
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand gave his first State of the City address on Wednesday. George Hostetter looks at the compelling day in downtown Fresno.
June 22, 2017
17 months from Fresno's prizefight: All eyes on Borgeas' supervisor seat
The fate of Fresno County Supervisorial District 2 is shaping up as a political donnybrook – even if…
June 20, 2017
