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Government & Politics

07 Jul

$80M fuels construction at dangerous Fresno train intersection

published on July 7, 2023 - 2:57 PM

On Thursday Mayor Jerry Dyer announced that the City of Fresno has been awarded $80 million in state funding for

06 Jul

Madera behavioral health announces nearly $30M in grant funding

published on July 6, 2023 - 1:12 PM

Madera County Behavioral Health Services (MCBHS) announced Wednesday it has been conditionally selected to receive nearly $25 million from a

05 Jul

Fresno launches outreach phase for first city-managed senior center

published on July 5, 2023 - 2:22 PM

The City of Fresno announced Wednesday the launch of the outreach phase for the first City-managed senior activity center, and

29 Jun

Visalia’s sewer woes could put housing development on hold

published on June 29, 2023 - 11:17 AM

Visalia-based San Joaquin Valley Homes wants to build a 303-home subdivision in Goshen west of Highway 99. It received preliminary

28 Jun

Downtown Fresno high-speed rail station project gets $20M infusion

published on June 28, 2023 - 2:35 PM

The Federal Railroad Administration and the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced Wednesday that $20 million from the Rebuilding American

26 Jun

Dyer reassures: $150M is coming to Fresno over three years

published on June 26, 2023 - 7:28 AM

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer over the weekend announced that $250 million in state funding for downtown revitalization is still in

20 Jun

City of Fresno to start assessing fees for past-due utility bills

published on June 20, 2023 - 1:25 PM

The City of Fresno is ramping up to assess delinquency fees for past-due utility bills. The city announced Tuesday that

20 Jun

How fresh will CalFresh be? Food benefits on the table in state budget talks

published on - 7:04 AM

Every Thursday at the Fairfield Farmers’ Market, many customers don’t pay for their fruits and vegetables with cash, credit card

16 Jun

State wants $1.3M in tax credits back from local companies. Could Bitwise be next?

published on June 16, 2023 - 3:15 PM

The state is attempting to claw back $1.3 million in tax credits from local companies as part of their participation

15 Jun

Assembly passes final budget — with only $50M for Downtown Fresno

published on June 15, 2023 - 10:58 AM

The California Assembly approved a final state budget on Thursday that includes $50 million for the City of Fresno’s infrastructure

BLOG – Fresno Labor Leader Hits Back: ‘We oppose folly disguised as inevitability’

Posted: April 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Hear ye, hear ye! I, the “False Prophet,” do humbly
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BLOG – Ignore ‘false prophets:” SEDA, southwest area key to Fresno’s housing future

Posted: at 1:57 pm

At 96, I have seen many cycles of growth, debate
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