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Fresno developer sues city, lawmaker claiming discrimination, corruption
Fresno developer Cliff Tutelian followed through on his $12.45 million claim with a suit against the City of Fresno and Councilman Miguel Arias on Friday.
Report: Feds engaging in multi-faceted corruption probe of Fresno City Hall
Fresno city officials may be facing the hot lights of authorities as Federal prosecutors and FBI agents process testimony before a Federal criminal grand jury.
Fresno’s Bredefeld, ‘Gang of Four’ launch into furious ethics debate over ex-staffer, bribery complaint
Fresno's City Council is seldom short on fireworks, but the start of Thursday's meeting may have set a record.
Fresno lawmakers override Dyer’s veto on union labor deal
Fresno’s new wide-reaching pact with labor unions is moving forward after the City Council overrode Mayor Jerry Dyer’s veto on a 6-1 vote.
Fresno votes to fight share of Friant-Kern Canal repairs, possibly jeopardize water supply
The legal brinkmanship, which centers on a relatively small sum – roughly $2.5 million, could have far-reaching consequences by putting the water supply of California's fifth-largest city in jeopardy.
Fresno eyes route to honor its veterans, spruce up Memorial Auditorium
Fresno's underused, dilapidated Veterans Memorial Auditorium may finally see new life if a proposal being weighed by lawmakers gets in front of voters.
Developer claims Fresno discriminated, lawmaker solicited bribes for project
A local developer accused a Fresno City Councilman of running a “pay to play” scheme and claiming city leaders discriminated against him amid his pursuit of a project along the northern end of Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.
Dyer vetoes 5-year union labor deal for city construction projects
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said a five-year deal to mandate union labor on city projects was "not inclusive," failed to boost local hiring or "broaden the City's labor pool."
Ex-Parlier police chief says embezzlement probe of employee cost him his job
A $20 million government claim filed by ex-Parlier Police Chief Jose Garza and a bombshell report expose a growing criminal investigation in the eastern Fresno County town.
Newsom drops into Fresno just days before recall – with barbs for Elder, Nunes
Just five days ahead of the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom swung through Fresno to drum up support among local labor union advocates in an effort to remain in office.
