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City prepares to reset Chukchansi rent ahead of Grizzlies sale
Looks like a sale of the Fresno Grizzlies is just around the corner and the new ownership group is coming into focus.
March 14, 2019
Marijuana ban lights up Council chamber, weed advocates
After a few hours of puffing, the ban eventually passed. George Hostetter dives into the cloud of Thursday's debate.
March 14, 2019
10 takeaways from Brand's first State of the City
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand gave his first State of the City address on Wednesday. George Hostetter looks at the compelling day in downtown Fresno.
March 14, 2019
No-shows in City's Capital Oversight board poses risk to hold up major projects
What do you do with a watchdog that doesn’t bother to show up for the watch?
March 14, 2019
Brand pitches 2018 budget as Fresno's road map to personal prosperity
Mayor Lee Brand is proposing a $1.1 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2018 that includes $321 million in general fund investments.
March 14, 2019
Underscoring City, County's first joint talks: the future of water
Public safety and marijuana are on the agenda, but water cooperation looms large over the meeting between City and County leaders.
March 14, 2019
FAX director Marshall heads for the exits amid BRT construction
Brian Marshall's exit opens many questions about the ridership strategies of FAX and the future of bus rapid transit
March 14, 2019
Reports of public safety challenges underscore Fresno's pivot
Two reports – one from Fresno Police, the other from the FBI – give us a revealing picture of Fresno's public safety landscape.
March 14, 2019
Georgeanne White as the next City Manager? It could happen.
Mayor Lee Brand is in the hunt for a city manager as Bruce Rudd is set to retire. Longtime mayoral aide Georgeanne White looks to be the likeliest pick.
March 14, 2019
Parks ramps up bid for PORAC leadership, but City Hall could be on horizon
The time may come when Jacky Parks is once again a fixture at Fresno City Hall.
March 14, 2019