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It's time to figure out what victory in NE Fresno water mess looks like
Another day of news on NE Fresno's water troubles begs the question: what is the exit strategy for the City of Fresno?
Tiny NE Fresno water dilemma overshadowing bigger infrastructure needs
The day will come when Tommy Esqueda gets to talk about water the way he wants to. But…
What's behind Tower's dip in crime? Renewed presence
Southwest Fresno cops managed to reduce crime in Tower over the past month, the first step in a handoff to the Central Policing District.
Council green lights Brand's water fixes, Soria balks
I had never seen a council member tell her colleagues that they were too focused on fixing a serious public safety problem.
The Trouble with Fresno's Water Drumbeat
Beyond the Perea talking points and Brand fixes, here's how we can demystify the NE Fresno water controversy.
South Fresno's turnaround might start with historic preservation
The commissioners of the Historic Preservation Commission could be a stern and reliable force for order. I hope so.
Fresno's approach to abandoned vehicles: "We'll tow anything"
The City regularly handles 30 or more abandoned-vehicle service requests through FresGO app each day.
Fresno's affordable housing pivot becomes experiment for Gov. Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown's Fresno-influenced experiment could be the beginning of top-down housing policy.
Brand's fix for water pipes in NE Fresno homes gains detractor in Soria
Lee Brand's relief proposal for NE Fresno residents to repair shoddy water pipes from local developers runs into a buzzsaw in Perealand.
Crises pushing public safety front-and-center in Mayoral battle
Highly-nuanced debate over discolored water is blowing over in Fresno's mayoral race. Next up to bat? Public safety and police oversight.
