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Fresno Councilman Chavez ends bid for Mayor
The Councilman jumped into the race almost immediately after Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced in May he would not seek re-election next year.
August 1, 2019
Here’s how much money Fresno’s Mayor, Council candidates raised in cash dash
July 31 marked the deadline for local candidates to report fundraising totals for the first half of 2019 – running from Jan. 1 through June 30.
July 31, 2019
Voters need to know: How far will Fresno’s City Council power grab go?
Fresno's City Council looks to be conducting a power grab. You know how it is with power grabs in a big institution: once you start, it’s hard to stop.
July 29, 2019
With all eyes on Newsom’s bill signing in Sanger, where was Hurtado?
Despite serving as a co-author on the bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in her hometown, Sen. Melissa Hurtado was noticeably absent.
July 25, 2019
Poverello House CEO Avila announces resignation
In the release announcing his resignation, Cruz Avila is said to be serving in a CEO capacity for "another local, community minded organization."
July 25, 2019
Fresno City Council eyes doubling pay for interns
The Fresno City Council is set to draw a line in the sand between its district discretionary funds and district infrastructure funds.
July 23, 2019
Fresno County looks to gin up farmworker vanpool rides
While falling short of goals in 2018, local officials are trying again to improve farmworker access to vanpools for transportation to and from work.
July 30, 2019
Fresno County seeks Measure C oversight committee members
Fresno County is looking to for seven residents from across the county to serve on an oversight board to evaluate Measure C-funded road projects.
July 21, 2019
Janz on City projects: Only union workers need apply
The Fresno prosecutor and Mayoral candidate has indicated support in requiring union project-labor agreements for all city projects that exceed $500,000.
July 30, 2019
Low-income housing project headed for NW Fresno underscores housing shift
The tentative project, named Barstow Commons, is a window into the increasingly important – and controversial – world of housing in California.
July 16, 2019