Jonathan Meza's family owns and manages several businesses in Mendota, but the journey to entrepreneurship hasn't always been easy. "My parents migrated to the United States in the late 90s, early 2000s. They did farm labor work for a long time," said Meza. "However, they have had the entrepreneurial...
Nation’s First High-Speed Rail Station Could Be in Fresno, Mayor Says
Mayor Jerry Dyer wants to expand the city's business office to include speakers of languages beyond English and Spanish. That could include hanging out the "Pab Hmoob Rov Qab Qhib Lag Luam" sign — Hmong for "Helping Hmong Businesses Open." "I've asked our city manager to expand our hiring of...
Dyer Offers Specifics on Safety, Homeless, Business
Jerry Dyer says Fresno residents all over the city have been consistent in sharing their priorities with him. Public safety and homelessness top the list. Dyer, a candidate for mayor, spoke to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation on Wednesday morning at TorNino's. In a 20-minute speech, Dyer outlined his plans...
What Do Fresno's Hispanic Biz Owners Think of Mayor's Race?
Hispanic business owners are generally focused on the same issues as other business owners — economic policy and public safety. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer addressed the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation breakfast Wednesday. Even though he was in a suit, Dyer talked about public safety issues. But, his presence as...
Can Brand Forge Unity for Parks/Public Safety Tax?
Lee Brand is still optimistic about proposing a combined parks and public safety tax to voters in 2020. He reiterated his plan during remarks at a Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation breakfast Wednesday (Jan. 30). Fresno’s mayor also talked about industrial development in south Fresno and uses for legalized marijuana revenues. “There’s...