Health and education continue to lead Clovis' growth. “That is an area which we’ve seen some new job creation,” Mayor Bob Whalen said. That will be one of the messages delivered by Whalen at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast Thursday (May 10). Education, Health Provide Growth Model “We continue to have...
Jack's Resort Owner Says He'll Fix It. Residents Await Help.
One week after GV Wire reported about the plight at Jack’s Resort RV Park, which provides low-income housing in trailers near Mendota, public and private agencies say they are working to alleviate the situation. The California Housing and Community Development department cited 161 health and safety violations in early April...
Homelessness in Fresno is a Big Problem. Tiny Houses Might Help.
Can tiny houses help reduce homelessness in Fresno? The Fresno Rescue Mission believes so. While the effectiveness of the city of Fresno’s “no camping” ordinance, complete with possible $1,000 fines and jail time, is debated, the Rescue Mission is forging ahead with a creative housing plan to help reduce homelessness....
Homelessness in Fresno is a Big Problem. Tiny Houses Might Help.
Can tiny houses help reduce homelessness in Fresno? The Fresno Rescue Mission believes so. While the effectiveness of the city of Fresno’s “no camping” ordinance, complete with possible $1,000 fines and jail time, is debated, the Rescue Mission is forging ahead with a creative housing plan to help reduce homelessness....
Blackstone Avenue Housing Proposal Faces Criticism
A $38 million affordable housing project proposed for Blackstone and McKinley is drawing skepticism from Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau. The publicly funded project envisions two multi-story apartment buildings at a three-acre site near Fresno City College. The ground floor of each building would be reserved for retail and other...
Blackstone Avenue Housing Proposal Faces Criticism
A $38 million affordable housing project proposed for Blackstone and McKinley is drawing skepticism from Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau. The publicly funded project envisions two multi-story apartment buildings at a three-acre site near Fresno City College. The ground floor of each building would be reserved for retail and other...
With Change, Home Builders No Longer Oppose AB 199
Will a change of one line in a contentious labor bill quell the uproar of homebuilders? AB 199 was supposed to be a piece of legislation that cleared up a loophole and help construction works. Instead, it galvanized an industry and led to condemnations from conservative politicians and liberal newspapers....
With Change, Home Builders No Longer Oppose AB 199
Will a change of one line in a contentious labor bill quell the uproar of homebuilders? AB 199 was supposed to be a piece of legislation that cleared up a loophole and help construction works. Instead, it galvanized an industry and led to condemnations from conservative politicians and liberal newspapers....
More reaction to passing of AB 199: fair wages or home killer?
A bill that would extend higher wages for construction workers on more public works projects passed its first hurdle, but to the objection of the building industry. AB 199 met with stiff resistance from dozens who packed the Assembly Labor and Employment committee. One of those testifying in opposition was...
More reaction to passing of AB 199: fair wages or home killer?
A bill that would extend higher wages for construction workers on more public works projects passed its first hurdle, but to the objection of the building industry. AB 199 met with stiff resistance from dozens who packed the Assembly Labor and Employment committee. One of those testifying in opposition was...