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Fresno receives major grant funding to beef up police department, fight retail theft
Organized retail theft has slammed California in recent years. New grant funding from the state aims to give agencies the tools to crack down on these crimes.
September 19, 2023
Central California Food Bank opens Fresno’s first free grocery stores
The region’s largest nonprofit focused on ending hunger expects to help thousands of families every month.
September 19, 2023
“It’s déjà vu all over again,” Fresno County still trying to sell former UMC hospital
So far Fresno County has not been able to sell the former University Medical Center hospital after deals with the city fell through. The county is hoping to consider offers next month.
September 19, 2023
Delta adds nonstop flights from Fresno to Atlanta
Launching a nonstop route from Fresno to the world’s busiest airport gives Central Valley travelers another option to connect to the east coast and global destinations.
September 15, 2023
Fresno City Council creates Animal Center Department to take over animal control
Thursday’s vote by the city council was years in the making, highlighted by the opening of the Fresno Animal Center last year in an effort to drop euthanization rates.
September 14, 2023
Bipartisan wildfire bill passes House, brings Fresno-based technology to the forefront
A Fresno company has developed a better system to deliver aerial fire retardant to combat the devastating wildfires that have stricken the western United States. After years of lobbying, the House has passed legislation that will lead to that technology being used in action.
September 13, 2023
Fresno reportedly paid outstanding utility bills for Granite Park
Granite Park operator Terance Frazier is currently locked in a discrimination lawsuit with the city and owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in PG&E and water bills.
September 12, 2023
Fresno County’s needle exchange program draws severe opposition from city officials
City and county officials are sparring over the county’s decision to bring the needle exchange program in house on Saturdays in downtown Fresno.
September 11, 2023
Poll: Bonakdar, Bredefeld hold big leads for Fresno City Council, Supervisor in northeast Fresno
Likely voters in northeast Fresno are leaning towards voting in Roger Bonakdar to replace outgoing councilman Garry Bredefeld.
September 7, 2023
A dozen years after pulling support, Fresno County offers space for needle exchange program
Opponents have long been concerned that needle exchange programs simply enable further drug use, but the Fresno County Board of Supervisors narrowly decided to back the program that takes tens of thousands of needles every week.
September 7, 2023