More than 100 people applied for a spot on a contentious new “community standards” committee charged with reviewing library books in Fresno County. Appointments to the 11-member Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee could begin as early as next month, according to Robert Jeffers, chief of staff for Supervisor Steve Brandau, who spearheaded the effort […]
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Planning Commission rejects northwest Fresno housing proposal, sides with residents
The Fresno Planning Commission unanimously rejected a proposed housing project 5-0 in an affluent neighborhood near the San Joaquin River bluffs in northwest Fresno after a well-attended hearing that saw overwhelming opposition by the neighboring community. Commissioners Haley Wagner and Jacqueline Lyday were absent from the meeting. Fresno Planning Commission chair Peter Vang initiated the […]
Posted inFresno City Budget
No layoffs, furloughs or freezes in first draft of Fresno’s budget — also no eviction protection
Although Mayor Jerry Dyer’s proposed budget is a record-breaking $2 billion, much of his presentation Thursday to the Fresno City Council focused on cost-cutting and addressing a $47 million deficit he announced last week. Dyer’s proposed budget seeks to replace a 20-year-old police helicopter by selling it. Those proceeds, along with revenue from the sale […]
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It’s almost been a year since Bitwise went under. What can Fresno learn from the collapse?
It’s been nearly a year since homegrown Bitwise Industries – once the darling of the Central Valley tech industry – collapsed spectacularly in a scandalous bankruptcy that left hundreds of employees jobless and landed company executives in the crosshairs of the FBI.
Posted inFresno City Budget
Dyer unveils record-breaking $2 billion budget
After months of talking about belt-tightening at Fresno City Hall due to a looming budget deficit, Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a record-breaking $2 billion budget. At a news conference Wednesday, Dyer said he is looking to employ a number of cost-saving measures, as he announced just last week that Fresno’s budget faces a $47 […]
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Fresno sheriff to release data on law enforcement cooperation with ICE agents
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting later this month to discuss local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The hearing, formally known as a “Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act forum,” is a federally required public meeting to inform the community about local cooperation with the […]
Posted inGovernment
Millions on the line as Fresno’s budget season gets underway. Here’s how to get involved.
Against the backdrop of a surging deficit and ongoing legal turmoil over alleged Brown Act violations, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer will present his multi-million-dollar budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council at this Thursday’s meeting. The mayor will make his presentation on Thursday before a series of follow-up hearings are held […]
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As Fresno’s mobile food vendors grow, another community kitchen set to sprout near downtown
It could take over a year for the space to become a functional kitchen, leaders of Cultiva La Salud in Fresno confirmed.
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How one family’s near tragedy sparked change for safer streets in Fresno’s Jackson neighborhood
A pair of near tragedies inspired the White family to demand improvements for Fresno’s historic Jackson neighborhood.
Posted inEducation
Amid division, attempt to remove Fresno City College academic senate president fails
The Fresno City College Academic Senate on Wednesday failed to take action on tenured communication instructor Tom Boroujeni, who has been on involuntary administrative leave since Nov. 30 but has refused to step down as president. During the final meeting of the semester, not enough members of the senate voted to remove Boroujeni as president, […]
