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City Council seeks to swipe office space from Mayor’s staff
A fight over control of office space sounds like a tempest in a teapot. But the issue might be another sign of the growing rift between a Council majority and Mayor Lee Brand.
April 22, 2019
A new source of funds could ease train-caused traffic headaches
A new idea would tap funding for consolidating Fresno's two rail lines to help aid transit problems caused by trains.
April 21, 2019
Scaling back high-speed rail creates fresh chaos for Valley cities
Local taxpayers are starting to get a sense of what it means to unwind the original vision for California’s bullet train.
April 18, 2019
Blackstone needs an overhaul. Will it divide Council’s south Fresno alliance?
Things are about to get really interesting for Fresnans who care about the fate of Blackstone Avenue. The…
April 17, 2019
Searching for Jerry Dyer’s replacement? It starts with the public.
Mayor Lee Brand is on the clock to find a successor to Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer. His first step: going to the public.
April 15, 2019
Fresno didn’t audit the Fresno Grizzlies last year. Why?
Thanks to millions in bond debt and hefty rent payments, the Fresno Grizzlies are typically under the microscope of the City. Except in 2018.
April 15, 2019
Helm Building, Fulton Street stage gradual rebirth
Much like the street it sits on, the Helm Building is beginning the long process of urban rebirth, courtesy of developer Sevak Khatchadourian.
April 15, 2019
Brandau celebrates move from City Hall to Supervisor
Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau hosted a “thank you” party on Tuesday evening at the Elbow Room in Northwest Fresno after being sworn-in.
April 14, 2019
City Council restricts ability to hire lawyers for executive team
A proposal considered by the Fresno City Council draws new lines in the separation of powers between the Council and Mayor's team over hiring lawyers.
April 15, 2019
The new weapon to meet CA housing goals: withholding gas tax money
California voters might want a mulligan (golf lingo for “second chance”) regarding Proposition 6 on last November’s general…
April 15, 2019