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The challenges in regulating, cleaning up Fresno's underground housing market
Michael Flores showed me how hard it is to clean up underground housing in Fresno. The Downtown library showed me how easy it is to fall into the trap of underground housing.
March 14, 2019
Fresno capitalizes on wet winter, takes on water from Friant Dam
Now water bigwigs are begging us to take the stuff off their hands. That’s what a wet 2016-2017 season does to water policy.
March 14, 2019
Dyer eschews sanctuary drama, keeps focus on police expansion and engagement
Chief Dyer spent 2016 pushing cops to avoid caving to pressure from political opponents in 2016, now he's focused on the department's growth and activity.
March 14, 2019
Auditor: Fresno PD misconduct investigations at 5-year low in 2016
Dyer explains that the trend is being driven by "...increased positive interactions occurring between police officers and citizens."
March 14, 2019
Newest Downtown parking lot deal a sign of shifting tides at City Hall
The $420k sale pushed aside the Fresno Housing Authority, a key Swearengin ally, and opens the door for public-private partnership to aid revitalization.
March 14, 2019
Trickle down water regs push Fresno into regional utility
Fresno has a bright future when it comes to water. That means Fresno has a water future full of challenges and, most likely, frustration.
March 14, 2019
Passing the bucket: Fees on new housing another piece of water financing puzzle
The new fees are tied to concerted efforts across various levels of government to permanently change our water consumption habits.
March 14, 2019
City Hall in disarray over waiving $102k of Summerset fines
While Chris Henry contemplates taking the dispute to Superior Court, City Hall's left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing to waive a bulk of the fines levied in November 2015.
March 14, 2019
Councilwatch: HSR picks up controversial $2.4mil parking lot, contractors fight PLAs
HSR agency put zero down on the $2.4 million parking lot near the future station and local contractors are furious over the pitch for mandatory wage agreements.
March 14, 2019
Ellis joins Team Brand amid haze on rental housing fixes
Ellis, who will join Mayor-Elect Lee Brand as a policy craftsman at City Hall after years as The Bee's political reporter, will earn $85,000 per year.
March 14, 2019