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Government & Politics

10 Nov

Poll: Majority of Californians favor proposition expanding rent control

published on November 10, 2023 - 11:51 AM

A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California finds a majority (55%) of voters favor a proposition on

07 Nov

‘I want industrial gone.’ Frustrated residents slam southwest Fresno rezone plans

published on November 7, 2023 - 2:22 PM

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misquoted attorney John Kinsey. The story has been corrected to show that Kinsey

31 Oct

Fresno EDC, City Council to explore enticing microchip makers to town

published on October 31, 2023 - 3:28 PM

Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza, in cooperation with Fresno Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Will Oliver, announced plans Tuesday

23 Oct

Fresno council approves Northwest Fresno congregate living facility

published on October 23, 2023 - 1:17 PM

A proposed congregate living facility that has caused discord among its Northwest Fresno neighbors has been given the green light.

19 Oct

Visalia, Tulare County standoff stalls development, including new Costco

published on October 19, 2023 - 11:55 AM

Annexations of land into the City of Visalia had been on hold for several years while the city sorted out

17 Oct

Proposal could eliminate 70% of Fresno’s retail tobacco stores

published on October 17, 2023 - 2:31 PM

Three members of the Fresno City Council plan to introduce an ordinance that could force most of the city’s smoke

03 Oct

Auction for 29-acre University Medical Center campus Oct. 10. Minimum bid: $6M

published on October 3, 2023 - 12:55 PM

A public auction will be held Oct. 10 to purchase the 29-acre property in southeast Fresno known as the former

29 Sep

Fresno City Council delays ‘seismic decision’ on well-known developer’s tax break request

published on September 29, 2023 - 8:17 AM

This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. After a smackdown speech from city manager Georgeanne White

21 Sep

City of Fresno launches app to expedite solar power permits

published on September 21, 2023 - 1:38 PM

The City of Fresno is offering a new online solar power permitting platform for single-family and duplex projects. The city’s

15 Sep

BLOG: Six ‘job killers’ make Newsom’s desk

published on September 15, 2023 - 12:30 PM

The final tally is in from the California Legislature’s annual session, with half a dozen bills awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature