Mayor Jerry Dyer Archives

Fighting Tears, Dyer Now Backs Pride Flag at City Hall

June 4, 2021

It took just one day for Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to flip his stance against raising the Pride Flag at City Hall. "It's a people issue, not a political issue in my eyes. When you have your heart touched and realize that the things you do as a mayor can have ...

With Dyer in Charge, City Now Committed to SJ River Access

David Taub

May 6, 2021

Dirt could finally be turning at a north Fresno park allowing for access to the San Joaquin River. At a Wednesday news conference on the bluffs of Spano Park overlooking the river, city officials committed $1 m...

A Cleaner, Greener Fresno Is Sign of Good Things Ahead

Bill McEwen

April 23, 2021

If you've driven Freeway 41 recently, you might have noticed that the homeless encampments are gone. All around town, streets and alleys are starting to sparkle after the removal of litter, trash, and dumped...

Fresno Homeless Housing Conversion a Model for the State, Mayor Says

Jim Jakobs

March 19, 2021

With new amenities that include a community green space, pool, BBQs, laundry facilities, a business center, a gated entry, and 24-hour security, the site of the old 'Smuggler's Inn' is unrecognizable — in a good way. 'The remodel of these units, turning the...

Homeless Were ‘Preyed Upon’ : Police Seize Weapons, Gaming Devices from Encampment.

Jim Jakobs

March 11, 2021

Several weeks ago, residents living along Tyler Avenue between First and Cedar started complaining of illegal activities taking place in a homeless encampment next to Highway 180. Crimes such as burglaries i...

Chukchansi Park to Open with Limited Seating as Grizzlies Come Out of Hibernation

David Taub

February 24, 2021

The Fresno Grizzlies are ready to come out of hibernation. The last game at Chukchansi Park was September 2, 2019. All of minor league baseball was canceled in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Baseball is r...

New City, State Partnership Tackles Homeless Problem Along Fresno Freeways

Jim Jakobs

February 11, 2021

Homeless campers along Highway 41 near Sierra Avenue were offered a warm meal, a place for their animals and possessions, and a roof over their head Thursday, the result of a city-state partnership to get the homeless into a safer place. A man named "Rocky"...

‘It’s Just a Helpless Feeling’: Homeowners Along Fresno Highways Need Help With Homeless

News

February 5, 2021

KGPE-Television FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – A Fresno family is living a nightmare as homeless individuals routinely break into their property. City Mayor Jerry Dyer recently ramped up efforts to move h...

Dyer Leads Clean-Up to Remove Over 800 Pounds of Trash (and Other Things) in NW Fresno

Jim Jakobs

February 1, 2021

If you drove by the Carl's Jr. on West Shaw near Highway 99 over the weekend you saw what appeared to be a small army clad in safety vests and wielding trash grabbers. If you looked really hard you probably saw...

Will Six Flags Stake Its Future in Fresno? Mayor Would ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’

Jim Jakobs

January 26, 2021

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo describes itself as the "Thrill Capital of Northern California featuring a unique combination of animal attractions, thrilling rides, exciting shows and wildlife presentations." But a report in the Marin Independent Jo...

Biden Expanding Summer Food Program for 34M Schoolchildren

Tips Helps Fresno Police Make Quick Arrest in Hit-and-Run That Killed Child

West Nile Mosquitoes Found in Fresno County

Shake off the Heat With a Free Milkshake on Monday

Fresno Gets 'F' Grades in Air Quality Again, but Is Any Progress Being Made?

Madera, Merced Cattle Ranchers Circle Wagons Against Water ‘Rustling’

Tulare County’s Relentless Drought Brings Dry Wells and Plenty of Misery

What’s Driving Latest Flare-Up in California’s Charter School War?

Get Vaccinated, Take $10 Off Your Food Truck Meal

Shake off the Heat With a Free Milkshake on Monday

For Fresno State, the Jimmy Kimmel Bowl Is No Joke

All Chaffee Zoo Attractions Open Again, Free Tickets for Kids

Walters: How Will California Schools Spend Gusher of Money?

Opinion: We Must Remain United to Really End Fresno Homelessness

Opinion: Parents Should Be Aware of Newsom’s Universal Pre-K Proposal

How Israel’s Missing Constitution Deepens Divisions Between Jews and With Arabs

GV Wire Unfiltered – January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

Planning Commission Delays Decision on Southwest Industrial Question

After Taking on Costa and AOC, Elizabeth Heng Sets Sights on U.S. Senate

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

Fighting Tears, Dyer Now Backs Pride Flag at City Hall

With Dyer in Charge, City Now Committed to SJ River Access

A Cleaner, Greener Fresno Is Sign of Good Things Ahead

Fresno Homeless Housing Conversion a Model for the State, Mayor Says

Homeless Were ‘Preyed Upon’ : Police Seize Weapons, Gaming Devices from Encampment.

Chukchansi Park to Open with Limited Seating as Grizzlies Come Out of Hibernation

New City, State Partnership Tackles Homeless Problem Along Fresno Freeways

‘It’s Just a Helpless Feeling’: Homeowners Along Fresno Highways Need Help With Homeless

Dyer Leads Clean-Up to Remove Over 800 Pounds of Trash (and Other Things) in NW Fresno

Will Six Flags Stake Its Future in Fresno? Mayor Would ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’

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