Composite photo illustration of downtown Fresno and police chief Jerry Dyer

Police Chief Dyer ‘Strongly Considering’ Run for Fresno Mayor

Fresno police chief is Jerry Dyer “strongly considering” a run for mayor. Hours after Mayor Lee Brand said he would not seek re-election in 2020, Dyer said he’s heard that calling and is "seeking God’s affirmation" and consultation from his close friends. H...
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Could Mayor’s First Veto Be Over Office Space?

Councilman Luis Chavez says the city council needs more office space. And the members are willing to take a chunk from the city manager’s office to make it happen. Politics 101 David Taub “I wouldn’t call it a turf war. I would call it mor...

Chavez Makes His Case for Four More Years on City Council

Luis Chavez wants another term on the Fresno City Council. The incumbent southeast Fresno representative won a special election in 2016 to fulfill the remaining two years of Sal Quintero's term after Quintero won a seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervi...