Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is expected to announce his entry into the 2020 mayoral race at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Manchester Center. ABC30s Corin Hoggard, citing emails sent to pastors and business leaders, first reported Dyer's expected event on Twitter. If Dyer tosses his hat into the ring, he...
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. He said his wife, Diane, is on board. Speaking...
Payne on Campaign Funds: There’s Nothing I’m Trying to Hide
Eric Payne says he’s working with state campaign finance regulators. The State Center Community College District trustee faces $66,000 in fines on 21 counts, including failing to file required forms to run for office. The Fair Political Practices Commission will hear about the proposed fine at its May 16 meeting...
Fresno Liquor License Reform Plan Delayed a Week
A proposal to cap liquor licenses in Fresno will be delayed a week. The city is well above the number recommended by state Alcohol Beverage Control, and some parts of Fresno are saturated with stores selling booze. Councilman Miguel Arias had intended to introduce a resolution Thursday restricting new alcohol...
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. “I wouldn’t call it a turf war. I would call it more of a clarification of space and which branch of...
Immigrant Committee Coming to Fresno. Legal Defense Fund Next?
In the first major social policy proposal of the year, the Fresno council will vote on creating an “Immigrant Affairs Committee” at Thursday’s (Feb. 14) meeting. The idea comes from council members Luis Chavez (District 5) and Esmeralda Soria (District 1). All signs point to its passage. Chavez said he...
2 More Mini-Marts Want to Sell Liquor. Will Planning Commission OK Them?
For its last meeting of the year Wednesday (Dec. 19), the Fresno Planning Commission faces a familiar issue: whether to approve a convenience store's request to sell hard liquor. Many times over the past few years, developers have sought permits to open up shop and sell beer, wine, and liquor. A...
Chavez Says Fresno Growth Plan Is a Dud. Wants Fixes in 2019.
Luis Chavez has seen enough of the 4-year-old Fresno General Plan to conclude that it's not working nearly well enough. He sees residential housing exploding in Clovis, Madera, and other surrounding cities, and calculates the extra miles traveled daily by people who work in Fresno — and the vehicle emissions...
Arias, Esparza Win Spots on Fresno Council. Chavez Wins Re-Election
The next Fresno city council will be more left-leaning and majority Latino. Miguel Arias has defeated Tate Hill in the District 3 race, 58%-42%, with 100% precincts reporting. In District 5, Luis Chavez won his case for re-election to represent southeast Fresno, with a 62%-38% win over Paula Yang, with...
Face Off for District 5: Luis Chavez and Paula Yang
View the video above to compare the views of Fresno City Council District 5 candidates, incumbent Luis Chavez and challenger Paula Yang.