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Fresno County eyes extending Measure C five years early. Here’s why.
Fresno County's half-cent sales tax for regional transportation has been in effect since 1986. Leaders are looking to extend it in 2022, five years early.
August 6, 2019
Fresno PD Auditor highlights officer’s judgment in stopping potential shooter
One of Police Auditor John Gliatta's case studies on the Fresno Police Department reaffirms the amount of sound judgment it takes to be a police officer.
August 4, 2019
Fresno can’t seem to keep its highways clean. This is why.
To keep Fresno's highways clean, we need three ingredients: more manpower, more money, and a heaping dose of civic pride.
September 5, 2019
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