The word on the street is that Fowler Mayor Pro-Tem Daniel Parra will run in 2018 for the state Senate District 12 seat.
Schools get Fresno back to the basics: tackling the "Why work?" dilemma
As the entitlement state grows and Universal Basic Income becomes a prevalent talking point, the conversation about jobs starts at our schools.
Delays, consultant tabs have Fresnans wondering: What's the deal with BRT?
City officials are fond of public updates on restoring Fulton Street and building Recharge Fresno water facilities. But we’ve heard nothing about BRT.
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.
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.
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.”
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?
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.
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.
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.
