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Fresno police officers strike new deal to make them highest paid in the Valley
Fresno’s police officers finally have a new contract with the city, ending a seven-month dispute as the city…
January 27, 2022
Fresno to explore water, garbage rate increases
Higher garbage and water rates could soon be on their way to Fresno residents.
January 26, 2022
State watchdog clears Dyer’s nonprofit foundation
State regulators dismissed the anonymous complaint against Mayor Jerry Dyer less than a week after an it was filed.
January 26, 2022
Fresno city manager Esqueda resigns amid shake-up of Dyer administration
The resignation comes amid reports of outbursts in closed door meetings, strained relations with Council members, and ethics complaints against the Dyer administration.
January 25, 2022
Fresno Unified stares down “egregious” absenteeism-driven budget crunch on horizon
Huge drops in daily attendance coupled with a potential massive economic recession predicted for the near future could create dire conditions for Fresno Unified School District.
January 23, 2022
Biden nominates Fresno judge to overworked Eastern District bench
This is the second Biden appointment to the U.S. district court running from Redding to Bakersfield.
January 20, 2022
Grand Jury finds too many “helping hands” to be a detriment for Fresno County homeless response
"Unfortunately, a ‘crib sheet’ is required to keep track of all the governmental and nonprofit entities working to resolve this challenge locally," Fresno County grand jurors wrote.
January 19, 2022
Tower Theatre drama enters new act, court upholds halt on sale
A Wednesday appellate ruling left open the possibility that Sequoia Brewing could purchase the building that it is currently leasing on site.
January 19, 2022
Parlier threatens to cut off Coalinga contract for emergency dispatch services over hiring of ex-chief
The cities of Parlier and Coalinga are in the midst of a heated battle over, of all things, radios. The hiring of Parlier's former police chief, Jose Garza, is the source.
January 18, 2022
Fresno County approves $1,500 bonus for essential workers
The pandemic bonus payment was not adopted on Tuesday with unanimous support.
January 18, 2022