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Contract to clean up Fresno gets unexpectedly messy
Amid claims of an unfair process in hiring a vendor to clean up weeds and other waste, Fresno is forcing a winning bidder to try again to keep its contract.
August 28, 2019
Andy Hall takes over as Fresno Police Chief, Dyer takes leave
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan are expected to announce the successor to long-time Police Chief Jerry Dyer on Friday.
August 25, 2019
Fresno City Council takes a stand against panhandling
A proposal to allow the City of Fresno to post signs discouraging giving to panhandlers received the green light by the City Council on Thursday.
August 23, 2019
First West Nile Virus death reported in Fresno County
As mosquito activity increases, one Fresno County resident died from West Nile Virus, the Fresno County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
August 22, 2019
Dolores Huerta removed from protest at Fresno County Supervisors meeting
Huerta blocked the entrance to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting during a planned protest over contract negotiations for caregivers.
August 20, 2019
Bredefeld renews push to combat rampant panhandling in Fresno
With countless signs, the "Help Us, Help Fresno" initiative directs charitable givers and down-on-their luck Fresnans to nonprofits focused on services.
August 20, 2019
Reedley College’s new president hits the ground running
Reedley College president Jerry Buckley is kicking off his first year by making improvements – from the first day of school experience to building upgrades.
August 19, 2019
David Huerta, Fresno State police chief, passes following health battle
Fresno State police chief David Huerta passed Friday at UCSF Medical Center at the age of 68 following a double lung transplant.
August 18, 2019
Brand signs on to Mayors’ letter for stricter gun background checks
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced Thursday he signed on to a letter from hundreds of U.S. Mayors pushing for consideration of two pieces of gun legislation.
August 15, 2019
Three years in, developers seek more cash from Fresno to build downtown project
Four years after striking a deal to build a live-work-play space south of Chukchansi Park, developers are looking for additional cash from taxpayers.
August 14, 2019