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Government & Politics

16 Jun

City leaders fear lost revenue from tribal gaming initiative

published on June 16, 2022 - 5:01 PM

Representatives from Fresno, Clovis and Tulare County gathered in front of Fresno City Hall Thursday to outline what they say

06 Jun

Last call at 4 a.m. in Fresno bars? Familiar bill returns years after veto

published on June 6, 2022 - 11:37 AM

Fresno bars could get the green light to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. under a familiar proposal from state Senator

02 Jun

Biz owners say latest EDD backlog is a tax headache

published on June 2, 2022 - 4:46 PM

Assemblymember Jim Patterson has one response for the California Employment Development Department (EDD) on why there is a backlog of

27 May

Fresno council appoints interim city attorney

published on May 27, 2022 - 1:56 PM

The Fresno City Council has appointed an interim city attorney after past City Attorney Doug Sloan made his departure to

26 May

Sales tax measure for Fresno vets floated; expected to raise nearly $10M annually

published on May 26, 2022 - 2:32 PM

A trio of Fresno City Council members announced plans to introduce a sales tax initiative to support Central Valley veterans.

20 May

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer tests positive for Covid a second time

published on May 20, 2022 - 12:20 PM

Mayor Jerry Dyer has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time. On Friday morning, Dyer posted to his Twitter

17 May

Black wellness center sponsors bill to study impacts of extreme heat on pregnancy

published on May 17, 2022 - 11:27 AM

The Fresno-based BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center is sponsoring Assembly Bill 2420, authored by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula. AB 2420 will

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

BLOG: Business coalition celebrates decision to sideline PAGA reform threat

Posted: January 30, 2026 at 3:05 pm

California lawmakers made the right call this week by allowing
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BLOG: Valley gears up for growth; 83% of biz owners seek financing

Posted: January 29, 2026 at 3:03 pm

The latest Bank of America Business Owner Report confirms what
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