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Dyer Plans Leave of Absence as Police Chief to Run for Mayor

May 29, 2019

Police Chief Jerry Dyer says he'll take a leave of absence from his law enforcement to focus on his campaign for Fresno mayor. Dyer announced his candidacy Wednesday at Manchester Center. He had announced months ago his intention to retire as chief, effecti...

Police Chief Jerry Dyer Jumps Into Fresno Mayoral Race

David Taub

May 29, 2019

Jerry Dyer, who often has cut a larger-than-life figure in 18 years as Fresno's police chief, is aiming for an even bigger stage as the city's next mayor. Amid chants of "Jerry! Jerry!" Dyer announced his ca...

Forget All You Think You Know About Fresno Mayor’s Race

Bill McEwen

May 28, 2019

You think the old-school Republican establishment, which long has ruled the roost in Fresno, got rocked by the 2018 city council results? Wait until you see what 2020 could bring. Bill McEwen O...

Dyer Expected to Launch Mayoral Bid on Wednesday

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May 28, 2019

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is expected to announce his entry into the 2020 mayoral race at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Manchester Center. ABC30s Corin Hoggard, citing emails sent to pastors and business leaders, first reported Dyer's expected event on Twitter....

Dyer, Janz and Smittcamp Meet. What Did They Talk About?

David Taub

May 24, 2019

It was hardly the kind of meeting that could be kept a secret. Andrew Janz, who has announced he's running for Fresno mayor, and police chief Jerry Dyer, who is "strongly considering" jumping in, met with Fr...

Police Chief Dyer ‘Strongly Considering’ Run for Fresno Mayor

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May 20, 2019

Fresno police chief is Jerry Dyer “strongly considering” a run for mayor. Hours after Mayor Lee Brand said he would not seek re-election in 2020, Dyer said he’s heard that calling and is "seeking God’s affir...

Fresno Mayor Brand Won’t Run Again. ‘It’s Time I Moved On’

David Taub

May 20, 2019

Lee Brand, the 25th mayor of Fresno, will not run for a second term, he said in a stunning announcement Monday. Mayor Lee Brand Interview via KMJ City Hall insiders have said Brand's exit will open the way for police Chief Jerry Dyer to run f...

11 Important Things to Know About Janz vs. Brand

Bill McEwen

May 9, 2019

The Fresno mayoral election is starting out hot and before the March primary will make all those before it seem like dinner debates in an arctic basement. Opinion Bill McEwen The entry of A...

Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?

David Taub

May 6, 2019

When Andrew Janz formally announced his run for mayor last week, he said the city should halt its search for a new police chief. Jerry Dyer is scheduled to retire in October. Police chief is one of the most ...

Janz Takes Swings at Brand in 2020 Mayoral Opening Round

David Taub

May 2, 2019

The gloves are off in the 2020 Fresno mayoral race, and it’s only the opening bell. Surrounded by 60 or so supporters, Andrew Janz officially announced his entry into the race for the city’s top leadership job. He called himself a fresh breath of air, hopin...

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Hurtado Announces $15M for Valley Drinking Water

When the Next Recession Hits, Will California Be Able to Count on Washington?

Fact Check: Trump’s Falsehoods on Electoral College, Border Wall

Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

Soul-Crushing Cost of College in California, Explained

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Former Fresno City College, Clovis High Wrestler Arrested on Sex Charge

Modesto Educator, Avid Rock Climber Dies in Yosemite

Your Dog Isn’t a ‘Furry Little Human.’ A Bioethicist Explains.

Walters: Trump Doing California a Bullet Train Favor

Your Dog Isn’t a ‘Furry Little Human.’ A Bioethicist Explains.

What Orwell’s ‘1984’ Tells Us About Today’s World, 70 Years After It Was Published

How California is Working to Reduce Wildfire Risk

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Trump Says He'd 'Want to Hear' Foreign Dirt on His Rivals

A Look at Fresno’s Judiciary as Mangano Takes His Robe

California Poll: Biden the Choice of Likely Democratic Voters

Biden and Trump Attack Each Other in a Possible 2020 Preview

Dyer Plans Leave of Absence as Police Chief to Run for Mayor

Police Chief Jerry Dyer Jumps Into Fresno Mayoral Race

Forget All You Think You Know About Fresno Mayor’s Race

Dyer Expected to Launch Mayoral Bid on Wednesday

Dyer, Janz and Smittcamp Meet. What Did They Talk About?

Police Chief Dyer ‘Strongly Considering’ Run for Fresno Mayor

Fresno Mayor Brand Won’t Run Again. ‘It’s Time I Moved On’

11 Important Things to Know About Janz vs. Brand

Janz Insists Chief Search Not Part of 2016 Mayor’s Race. Is That True?

Janz Takes Swings at Brand in 2020 Mayoral Opening Round

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