Mayor Lee Brand will announce news regarding the city's shelter-in-place ordinance Friday morning. The order expires at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Also in Politics 101: Could golf and tennis return? Gov. Gavin Newsom says its OK. A look at Fresno crime stats. More federal money coming to...
After ‘Crazy’ Fines, City Explains Nonessential Curbside Pickup Ban
The city of Fresno is being criticized for levying fines against a furniture retailer for curbside pickup of online sales. Crazy Bernie Furniture, known for its zany TV ads, received a $5,000 fine Wednesday — its second since the city's shelter-in-place order deemed furniture retailers nonessential. The criticism came quickly,...
Bredefeld Calls for Reopening All Fresno Businesses
Councilman Garry Bredefeld used strong language Tuesday to convey his desire for all businesses to open now. During his hour-long news conference outside the council chambers at Fresno City Hall, Bredefeld used terms like "draconian," "heavy-handed," and "authoritarian" to describe state and local government's reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. And...
Fresno Extends Shelter-in-Place: Fines for Violations, Masks Mandatory for Workers
The city of Fresno has strengthened and extended its shelter-in-place emergency ordinance through May 6 to combat the coronavirus. The previous shelter-in-place order was set to expire at the end of Sunday. At a Friday morning teleconference, Mayor Lee Brand announced new measures that include requiring employees at essential businesses...
Need a Small Business Loan? Details on City/Fed Programs.
Small businesses in Fresno struggling because of COVID-19 pandemic will able to apply for loans up to $10,000 as part of a new city program. Mayor Lee Brand, along with the co-authors of the "Save Our Small Businesses Act," councilmembers Mike Karbassi and Esmeralda Soria, provided details at a Monday afternoon...
Dyer: Do Your Part and We Will Survive COVID-19
Jerry Dyer takes office as Fresno’s next mayor in nine months. Anticipating his Jan. 5, 2021 inauguration, Dyer is participating in city budget meetings with Mayor Lee Brand's team. He is fully aware of the type of challenging economy he will inherit. Dyer is helping the nonprofit community during the...
Dyer Leads Million-Dollar Fundraiser for Nonprofits.
Four of Fresno's most well-known nonprofits have been hit with a double whammy in the COVID-19 era — increased demand and falling donations Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer announced an effort Thursday to help alleviate the situation. Five anonymous Fresno business leaders have contributed $100,000 each as seed money for a dollar-for-dollar...
Here’s a List of Restaurants That Offer Delivery in Fresno and Clovis
The online review site Yelp put together a list of local eateries that remain open and are offering meal delivery. Some offer delivery directly, at no additional charge under certain conditions. GrubHub and DoorDash deliveries are ordered through its mobile and online app and come with a fee. More information regarding...
Questions About Fresno 0% Loans? Few Answers Available.
Exact details of Fresno's zero-interest business loan program are still being worked out, according to City Hall. The city council unanimously approved the program for small businesses on March 25, but members are working with city staff to fill in the blanks. "There are no details on the loan program...
Need Toilet Paper, Sanitizer? Then Join This Fresno Facebook Group.
Want to know which Fresno or Clovis stores have toilet paper or Clorox wipes right now, and which restaurants have curbside service? There's a Facebook group for that. Created on March 19 by Tammy Suntrapak and her sister-in-law, Mykel Newton Suntrapak, the Fresno COVID-19 Resource group was originally designed to...