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Author Jody Murray

Jody Murray

Jody Murray

Digital News Editor

Jody Murray has been a professional journalist for more than 35 years. A native Californian and a graduate of the University of Oregon, he has worked at newspapers in Ashland, OR, Reno, NV, Monterey and Fresno. He spent 20 years at The Fresno Bee, working as an editor, reporter and online content producer. Jody enjoys craft beer, wine tours and superhero movies. His wife, Sara, is an elementary school teacher with an incredible singing voice. Jody has a son (who has blessed him with a wonderful grandson) and two step-sons.

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Candidates for the Fresno City Council's empty seat say one issue is consistently among the top concerns expressed by voters: the human suffering and public unease caused by homelessness. The city has more m...
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