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Government & Politics

16 May

Fresno Council President Esparza files defamation lawsuit against Bredefeld

published on May 16, 2022 - 3:10 PM

Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza filed a defamation lawsuit against Councilmember Garry Bredefeld on Monday, according to Fresno County

13 May

Bredefeld: Council President Esparza attempted to ‘extort’ city attorney

published on May 13, 2022 - 12:49 PM

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld held another explosive press conference Friday, accusing Council President Nelson Esparza of attempted extortion against City Attorney

13 May

Mayor Dyer proposes trolley service during ‘State of the City’

published on - 11:05 AM

The theme for Mayor Jerry Dyer’s State of the City address was “One Fresno” — and it included news about a

12 May

Fresno receives $13.4M for HomeKey hotel rehab

published on May 12, 2022 - 3:03 PM

The City of Fresno will receive new Project HomeKey funds to add 62 units of housing to shelter the homeless.

11 May

‘Pocket’ park for Fresno High neighborhood to be funded by Measure P

published on May 11, 2022 - 2:07 PM

After years of advocacy and community investment, the Fresno High School neighborhood may soon gain a “pocket park.” Fresno Councilmember

22 Apr

Fresno City Council approves purchase of Tower Theatre

published on April 22, 2022 - 11:52 AM

After nearly three hours of public comment and two years of controversy, the City of Fresno opted to purchase the

15 Apr

Fresno PD travels to East Coast to honor fallen officers

published on April 15, 2022 - 1:17 PM

The Fresno Police Department will be represented in the Police Unity Tour this year, with the goal of raising both

12 Apr

Fresno Chamber announces City Council endorsements

published on April 12, 2022 - 1:56 PM

The Fresno Chamber Political Action Committee has announced another slate of endorsements for upcoming local elections. In its latest round

11 Apr

Bill to send $42B in relief to restaurants heads to US Senate

published on April 11, 2022 - 9:20 AM

A restaurant advocacy group and Congress worked together to pass the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses

08 Apr

City of Fresno issues parking tickets in error

published on April 8, 2022 - 5:07 PM

If you parked in Downtown Fresno after 6 p.m. on April 7, you may have received a city-issued parking ticket

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