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Speed bumps set to return to Fresno after 16-year hiatus
Fresno lawmakers banned new speed bumps in 2006 over environmental concerns. They made a re-emergence late last year in a pilot program.
February 9, 2022
Church sues Tower Theatre for breach of contract, city eyes purchase
The 15-month saga over the sale of the historic Tower Theatre to the Adventure Church has taken another turn. Now, the City of Fresno could be prepping to buy the property.
February 9, 2022
“Extremely divisive”: Bredefeld, Dyer tee off on withdrawn abortion resolution
Two aborted attempts by Fresno lawmakers to declare the city a “defender of reproductive freedom,” prompted a rally of backlash by Fresno City Council member Garry Bredefeld and local faith leaders.
February 9, 2022
Patterson demands CSU system audit following explosive claims of mishandling harassment allegations
"This just is an embarrassment to the university system, and I think it is much more than what happened at Fresno State," the Fresno lawmaker said of the CSU's sex harassment golden parachute.
February 7, 2022
Will L.A. weed troubles spoil opportunity for Fresno cannabis hopeful?
A prospective Fresno cannabis dispensary up for appeal with the City Council next week could be facing legal…
February 7, 2022
Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro's handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
February 6, 2022
Fresno Co. aide agrees to plea deal in conflict of interest case over $4mil sale of former hospital
Steve Rapada, the former chief of staff for Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero, was sentenced on a misdemeanor violation of conflict of interest on Thursday.
February 3, 2022
CSU Chancellor Castro under fire over handling of Fresno State sexual harassment complaints
A lengthy report into sexual harassment allegations against a top Fresno State executive centers on the handling by Castro, the then-university president, in avoiding investigations.
February 3, 2022
Developer sues Fresno city, county over axed deal for former UMC hospital
The deal was nixed after prosecutors charged a Fresno County Supervisor's top aide with a felony count of conflict of interest for consulting with the developer.
February 1, 2022
Is rent control on horizon for Fresno? Here’s where things currently stand.
The push to enact sweeping changes to Fresno's rental housing market developed last year by social justice advocates is likely to set the terms of debate.
January 30, 2022