When the city changed its contracted animal shelter in 2022, it also changed how it would address stray animals. Gone were the years of notably high euthanasia rates, favoring instead tracing animals back to their homes, Fresno Deputy City Manager Alma Torres told the Fresno City Council that year. Taking...
CA Leaders Could Go to Prison Over Sanctuary Cities, Trump Allies Warn
California’s southern border, long "ground zero" in the fight between federal and local officials over immigration policy, is now at the center of renewed controversy over how far local leaders can go to protect people from deportation. After San Diego County took steps earlier this month to strengthen safeguards for...
County Residents Reject Joining the City. Will It Be the Same in Southeast Fresno?
In 2020, the city and county of Fresno had to take special measures to allow a Fresno attorney to build nearly 500 homes on his family's land in the southwest part of town. Part of that agreement required the city to not only annex the 89 acres owned by Eddie...
Who Is Making a Difference in Fresno? Explore This List of 2024’s Shining Stars
Two of the biggest challenges facing our city are domestic violence and the decades-long struggles to improve student achievement in Fresno Unified School District. Fortunately, we have Marjaree Mason Center CEO Nicole Linder leading the charge to educate the community about domestic violence and provide life-saving services for victims. We...
Americans Spend Like the Party Will Never End, but US Deficit Could Trigger Crash
When it comes to what Americans can expect for their wallets in 2025, one economist says the cognitive dissonance between inflation fears and actual spending habits will make for continued growth much like 2024. Republicans' strong showing in the November election reflected American's dissatisfaction with economic policies, said Chris Thornberg,...
Explore the Holiday Magic in California’s Death Valley
When it's not 130 degrees, the diversity of the 3.4 million acres in Death Valley can make for spectacular sights and unforgettable trips. I toured the national park on Friday and Saturday, enjoying beautiful 70-degree days and crisp 40-degree nights. The convergence of tectonic plates in eastern California created towering...
Who Is Making a Difference in Fresno? Explore This List of 2024’s Shining Stars
Two of the biggest challenges facing our city are domestic violence and the decades-long struggles to improve student achievement in Fresno Unified School District. Fortunately, we have Marjaree Mason Center CEO Nicole Linder leading the charge to educate the community about domestic violence and provide life-saving services for victims. We...
Media Relations Expert Leaves City Hall for Valley Children’s Hospital
Brandon Johansen is leaving Fresno City Hall, where he helped shaped Mayor Jerry Dyer's image. He is headed for a similar role at Valley Children's Hospital. A former reporter at ABC 30, Johansen is joining VCH's marketing and communication team starting next month. He served in Dyer's administration since December...
Suits Against Fresno EOC Claim Wage Violations, Unlawful Firing
A former recycling employee is suing the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission in a lawsuit that claims the agency failed to pay minimum wages and overtime compensation, failed to provide meal periods and rest breaks, and failed to pay him for business expenses. The complaint by plaintiff Cameron Young was filed...
Fresno Strike Ends as City Reaches a Deal With White-Collar Union
A three-hour meeting Tuesday evening between representatives of a striking union and the city of Fresno officials — including Mayor Jerry Dyer — resulted in terms amenable to both sides, ending the job action a day early. Jesse Gonzalez, president of the City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, said the...