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Policing Changes Coming to Fresno. Implementation is Next Step.

November 19, 2020

Policing in the city of Fresno is about to change. The Fresno City Council voted to formally accept 73 recommendations from the Commission on Police Reform. However, more steps need to take place before such recommendations become policy. "It's an issue ...

Even Without Alcohol Sales, Proposed Neighborhood Store Faced Council Hurdles

David Taub

November 7, 2020

For decades, Fresno has battled with the proliferation of liquor stores across the city. In response, the City Council last month enacted new development rules aimed at reducing the number retailers that sell b...

Amazon Lock Boxes are a ‘Blight to the Area,’ Says Councilmember

Jim Jakobs

November 5, 2020

A City Council discussion Wednesday about the approval of a new Johnny Quick convenience store in northwest Fresno resulted in the ban of Amazon lockers from the site after a councilmember said they have attrac...

‘Corruption’ or ‘Pure Politics’? What’s Behind Heated Charges Over City Trash Contract.

David Taub

October 23, 2020

Garry Bredefeld's colleagues didn't think much of his vociferous complaints about a no-bid contract. The Fresno City Council on Thursday approved a contract with Olympic Property Services to clean up the Chinatown section of the city, near downtown. Bred...

‘You’re Part of the Swamp’: Heated Argument Erupts Over Council Contract Vote

David Taub

October 22, 2020

A heated debate about a Chinatown cleanup contract led to yelling, arguments, and a need for a break to cool things down at Thursday's Fresno City Council meeting. The council approved an agreement with Olym...

City OKs Alcohol Sale Restrictions After Promising to Aid Grocery Stores

Jim Jakobs

October 15, 2020

After a 2-hour discussion and public comment from residents from throughout Fresno, the Fresno City Council passed the Responsible Neighborhood Market Act on a 6-1 vote. Council Member Mike Karbassi was the onl...

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Anti-Payne Website Is ‘Opening Act’ of Election Circus, Says Trustee

David Taub

August 28, 2020

It's political season, which means attacks come in all forms. A new website has launched against State Center Community College District Trustee Eric Payne and his re-election bid. David Taub Politics 101 Aside from the grammatical errors a...

Fresno COVID Contract Awarded Despite Objections Over Tweet, Lawsuit

David Taub

August 20, 2020

The Fresno City Council approved more contracts to help the COVID-19 effort, but two councilmen objected to awarding $2 million to a community-based organization. David Taub Politics 101 The co...

Council Rushes to Approve COVID Aid Ahead of Blackout Threat

David Taub

August 17, 2020

Trying to beat a potential blackout of the downtown area, the Fresno City Council held a lightning-fast meeting to approve a nearly $13 million spending plan for pandemic relief on Monday afternoon. ...

Some Still Not Satisfied After Joint City-County COVID Meeting

David Taub

July 28, 2020

A Fresno assemblyman said the county isn't spending COVID funds fast enough, nor being transparent about their decisions. Elected officials from Fresno County disagreed. That dynamic was part of the largest question and answer session held locally since ...

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European Regulator Could OK 1st COVID-19 Vaccine on Dec. 29

Study: Students Falling Behind in Math During Pandemic

County COVID Numbers Heading in Wrong Direction in Latest Report

How California Reached Historic Voter Turnout Despite Pandemic, Distrust

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Called Out for Nearly 500% Increase in COVID Cases, Madera County Pushes Back

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Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Goes Dark Because of COVID

‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’ Arrives Safely in Cambodia

49ers Blindsided by County Rules That Make Them Homeless

How Not to Freak Out: A User’s Guide to California’s Election Night Results

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Can Gavin Newsom Use the Pandemic to Beat Back Homelessness?

California Lawmakers Demand Unemployment Answers From Bank of America CEO

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LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

As Political Whirlwind Swirls, Fresno State Brings Top Washington Reporter Back for Event

Biden to Nominate Yellen, Highlight Diversity on Econ Team

How California Reached Historic Voter Turnout Despite Pandemic, Distrust

Joe Biden Appeals for Unity in Thanksgiving-Eve Address

Policing Changes Coming to Fresno. Implementation is Next Step.

Even Without Alcohol Sales, Proposed Neighborhood Store Faced Council Hurdles

Amazon Lock Boxes are a ‘Blight to the Area,’ Says Councilmember

‘Corruption’ or ‘Pure Politics’? What’s Behind Heated Charges Over City Trash Contract.

‘You’re Part of the Swamp’: Heated Argument Erupts Over Council Contract Vote

City OKs Alcohol Sale Restrictions After Promising to Aid Grocery Stores

Anti-Payne Website Is ‘Opening Act’ of Election Circus, Says Trustee

Fresno COVID Contract Awarded Despite Objections Over Tweet, Lawsuit

Council Rushes to Approve COVID Aid Ahead of Blackout Threat

Some Still Not Satisfied After Joint City-County COVID Meeting

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