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HOUSING
Former government building in Fresno to become affordable housing, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that a former government building in Fresno, California is now open for affordable housing development.
Fresno County heat waves will last longer in the future. Here’s what that means for your health
Heatwaves inf Fresno County are expected to last for longer as a result of climate change and it will impact the community’s health.
Developer Brad Hardie not reappointed to planning commission. Here’s what he had to say.
Brad Hardie, the president of Regency Property Management and the co-founder of RH Community Builders and Elevate Services Inc,, will not be reappointed to the Fresno planning commission.
Resources for Renters
Is your apartment on Fresno’s slum list? Here’s what rentals code enforcement is targeting
The Fresno City Code Enforcement team provided an update on their Anti-Slum Enforcement Team on Thursday. See if your apartment is on the list of targeted properties.
ENVIRONMENT
Newsom sides with Valley Air District, vetoes oversight bill by Arambula
AB 2550, introduced by Fresno Democrat Joaquin Arambula, would have empowered local communities to audit the Valley Air District’s failed clean air strategies and required the state’s top air watchdog, the California Air Resources Board, to supervise the polluters that the Valley air district has not curbed within Clean Air Act deadlines.
WORK
Central Valley leaders vow to embrace ‘equity’ in $65 million Build Back Better project
Central San Joaquin Valley community and education leaders marked the announcement of millions in federal funds to build a resilient, regional and tech-oriented agricultural economy by vowing to correct “mistakes of the past” and build a more “inclusive” regional economy. The Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Coalition, or F3, celebrated the news that they received…
Gavin Newsom ‘cannot support’ UFW-backed farmworker union bill, calls for negotiation
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t back a United Farm Worker bill that is designed to give farmworkers more voting options in UFW elections.
Sen. Alex Padilla under scrutiny as California farmworker groups split over workforce law
Farmworker & immigration advocates tell California Sen. Alex Padilla to oppose Farm Workforce Modernization Act; say they oppose growth of H-2A program.
DOCUMENTERS
Documenters program expands participatory civic media opportunities for all residents
We’re teaming up with City Bureau to expand our Documenters program with a third cohort this fall.
Kerman City Council (9/28/22) CDBG funds for Plaza Veterans Park + Centers for Living + new police station
The council approved $140,000 in CDBG funds to replace the restroom facilities at Plaza Veterans Park and reviewed an initial study for a new police station.
Fresno Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (9/28/22) $20K budget proposal + collision report + Highway Safety Improvement Program
The committee discussed its $20K budget proposal, the city’s collision report and learned about an application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Reedley City Council (9/27/22) Residents question West Island development + food truck events + Byers appointed to D3 + CDBG funds allocated for improvements
Residents asked the city for information on a West Island development, the council appointed Suzanne Byers to the District 3 seat and they approved a contract with Fresno Street Eats and allocated CDBG funds for projects from Columbia to Haney Avenue.
Fresno Housing Authority (9/27/22) $3.9M emergency housing agreement extended + property upgrades + advocate concerns about residents entering rehab
The commissioners approved a $3.9 million contract and extended an emergency housing agreement for five years, learned about proposed upgrades for properties throughout the Valley and heard concerns about residents losing their housing when entering rehab.
