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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.
September 14, 2021
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."
September 13, 2021
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.
September 12, 2021
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.
September 9, 2021
Fresno rolls out 21 pot shop licenses. Here’s why some are already causing smoke.
Wednesday, City of Fresno officials released a list of 21 cannabis retailers who have received preliminary approval to open up shop.
September 9, 2021
Fresno Co. Supes join outcry against PG&E rate increase proposal
California's largest utility is facing a growing chorus of complaints from San Joaquin Valley leaders criticizing a demand for drastic power rate increases.
September 7, 2021
Fresno cops: Staffing shortages, crime wave leave us “drowning”
"This rise in crime only further burdens patrol, creating a cycle that snowballs on itself," Fresno Police Officers Association president Brandon Wiemiller said.
September 7, 2021
Fresno City Council OKs 5-year union labor deal. But will Dyer veto?
Fresno's labor unions won a hefty victory on Thursday with Fresno Council members approving a new, sweeping project labor agreement mandating union labor on major city projects.
September 2, 2021
Ben Martin, Fresno area activist, charged for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Fresno area activist and realtor Benjamin Martin was charged by Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. with a half-dozen crimes tied to the Jan. 6 attack of the U.S. Capitol.
September 2, 2021
Maxwell retreats, Bredefeld decries “shakedown” on Club One Casino bill
A last-minute tweak by Councilman Tyler Maxwell essentially rendered the proposal useless in the face of allegations by Councilman Garry Bredefeld that the resolution was effectively a shakedown.
September 2, 2021