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Government & Politics

21 May

Outdoor dining, retail can reopen Tuesday under Fresno’s new plan

published on May 21, 2020 - 1:42 PM

Restaurants with outdoor dining and retail stores will be allowed to reopen in the City of Fresno under the most

20 May

Shelter-in-place and a tale of two counties

published on May 20, 2020 - 12:33 PM

Two counties have announced they are ready to open back up — one of them with the state’s grace and

18 May

New guidelines from Gov. Newsom could usher in more businesses reopening

published on May 18, 2020 - 2:34 PM

Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday changed the criteria required for counties to move further into the second phase of his reopening

14 May

Bredefeld to put forward vote on shelter-in-place orders

published on May 14, 2020 - 9:00 AM

Fresno City Councilmember Garry Bredefeld announced Wednesday he will propose legislation to repeal the city’s shelter-in-place orders. Bredefeld has been

06 May

Hundreds call for businesses to reopen in Fresno

published on May 6, 2020 - 3:07 PM

“Freedom, Freedom, Freedom,” chanted protestors at the “Fresno Freedom Rally” Wednesday in front of Fresno City Hall. An estimated 275

05 May

Clovis officials repeal order closing businesses

published on May 5, 2020 - 1:10 PM

The Clovis City Council voted Monday to repeal its own emergency orders closing bars, restaurants, gyms, parks and more, leaving

01 May

Fresno’s shelter-in-place extended to May 31, more businesses to be allowed to operate

published on May 1, 2020 - 11:12 AM

Mayor Lee Brand announced over a Zoom video conference today that the city’s “shelter in place” order has been extended

29 Apr

Fresno Council member calls for shelter order to be extended

published on April 29, 2020 - 9:53 AM

Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza is calling for an extension of the city’s shelter-in-place order through at least May 31.

28 Apr

Supervisor: Kings County lifts shelter in place; defers to governor

published on April 28, 2020 - 3:38 PM

The Kings County Board of Supervisors decided to rescind the county’s shelter-in-place directive after a 5-0 vote Tuesday. Richard Valle,

28 Apr

Fresno Councilmember Bredefeld threatens personal legal action over shutdown

published on - 2:44 PM

Fresno City Councilmember Garry Bredefeld held a press conference at city hall Tuesday morning to address what he calls unconstitutional