A revision to a proposed Fresno City Council ordinance would no longer punish recipients of leaked confidential information emanating from City Hall. Following criticism from First Amendment groups, a new version released Tuesday would still hold current and former city employees accountable (including elected leaders) for unauthorized disclosure of confidential...
It's Time for The Gap to Return the Love to Fresno
The ball is teed up waiting for The Gap to hit it out of the ballpark. As you might know, the city has been very good to the San Francisco-based company whose clothing brands include Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Listen to this article: In fact, the city...
Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect as Homeless Concerns Raised
Fresno acting police chief Andy Hall praised his officers for their restraint when arresting a suspect armed with a knife Monday in downtown Fresno. "I could be standing up here talking about an officer-involved shooting," Hall told the media at a Tuesday news conference. "The bravery, the professionalism, the restraint...
Can You Handle Some Good News About Fresno Freeways?
Mark my words, Fresno's trash-littered freeways will get cleaned up. But, to what degree they are restored in a manner that reflects well on our city depends, in part, on the state Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen to this article: That's what I learned Monday morning at a...
Will Fresno Council Support DACA? Vote at Next Meeting.
The Fresno City Council will weigh in on an issue of nationwide importance at Thursday's meeting. Councilman Miguel Arias wants his colleagues to support filing a friend of the court brief on behalf of the DACA case at the U.S. Supreme Court. President Donald Trump is trying to end DACA,...
On a Gorgeous Weekend, Granite Park Is Big Hit With Families
The cooler weather complemented perfectly with two big activities taking place at Granite Park this past weekend — The Big Bounce America and a memorial softball tournament. Both drew sizable, yet manageable crowds, with a $3 cover charge to enter the facility. Each event had its own entry fees as...
What's Granite Park's Future? Letters Offer Clues.
Terance Frazier, the real estate developer and president of the nonprofit that runs a city sports park, says his public partner isn't doing all it can to help him. Right now, Frazier is preparing the Granite Park sports facility operated by his nonprofit — the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation...
What's That Smell? 'Stench' of Incompetence, Says Bredefeld
A Fresno councilman says a key piece of information was missing when a vote was taken on providing public money to the downtown South Stadium project. What was the withheld info? One of the developers had filed a claim for damages against the city on another project. Because of that, Garry...
On Second Try, Bredefeld's Anti-Panhandling Signs Approved
All it took was an election. For the second time this year, Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld proposed an ordinance allowing his colleagues the discretion to place anti-panhandling signs in their respective districts. It failed the first time around in April, on a 3-3 vote. On Thursday, it passed. The...
Fresno Council Approves Airport-Style Security at City Hall
UPDATE, 9:42 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 22Â Without debate, the Fresno City Council approved new security measures for City Hall on a 6-1 vote, with Miguel Arias voting no. Sam Frank, president of the Fresno City Employees Association, supported council passing the measure. His union represents many city workers. "Our folks...