The Fresno City Council will receive a quarterly report from ASET, the city’s Anti-Slum Enforcement Team at its Thursday (April 5) meeting. One of the properties in the status report, 5035-5048 E. Lane Avenue, belongs to Sean Sanchez. The city found over 1,300 violations at the 16-unit complex. “I am...
The 2020 Mayoral Race Is On. Brand Cashes First Campaign Check.
The Fresno City Council changed the city’s campaign finance law March 8, removing time limits for candidates to start collecting contributions. While it was moot for the 2018 race, it impacts future races. Technically, the law begins April 8. But that hasn’t stopped Mayor Lee Brand from accepting his first donation for...
Get the Checkbooks Ready. 2020 Fresno Political Fundraising Starts Now
There will be no more calendar watching for Fresno political hopefuls. The days of waiting for the opening of the campaign fundraising season are over. That is because of a new interpretation by the city attorney of a 25-year old city law that limited when candidates could raise money. Now,...
Nunes Bristles at Probing Questions from ABC30 & The Bee
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) granted interviews to a variety of local news outlets this week. He challenged the objectivity of two reporters when responding to their questions. On Wednesday, respected ABC 30 reporter Gene Haagenson caught up with Nunes at a fundraiser. Their exchange from Haagenson's story: HAAGENSON: "You have been...
Nunes Bristles at Probing Questions from ABC30 & The Bee
Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) granted interviews to a variety of local news outlets this week. He challenged the objectivity of two reporters when responding to their questions. On Wednesday, respected ABC 30 reporter Gene Haagenson caught up with Nunes at a fundraiser. Their exchange from Haagenson's story: HAAGENSON: "You have been...
Miguel Arias OK With Tax Vote for More Fresno PD
Miguel Arias thinks he understands the issues facing Fresno better than anyone running for Fresno City Council, District 3. That is why he is running for the seat that covers much of south and west Fresno, including downtown. Currently in the final term as an elected trustee of the State...
Miguel Arias OK With Tax Vote for More Fresno PD
Miguel Arias thinks he understands the issues facing Fresno better than anyone running for Fresno City Council, District 3. That is why he is running for the seat that covers much of south and west Fresno, including downtown. Currently in the final term as an elected trustee of the State...
Another Harry Armstrong? If We Could Only Be That Lucky
They teach you right away in the news business to never say "never." But I write with complete confidence that there will never be another politician like William "Harry" Armstrong. Most of that is because of Harry. A little of it is because of changing times. Armstrong took the long...
Another Harry Armstrong? If We Could Only Be That Lucky
They teach you right away in the news business to never say "never." But I write with complete confidence that there will never be another politician like William "Harry" Armstrong. Most of that is because of Harry. A little of it is because of changing times. Armstrong took the long...
Did Silencing Snoop Dogg Lyrics at City Council Violate Speaker's Rights?
Grizzly Fest is a go at Woodward Park. Council voted 5-2 last week to allow the promoters of the two-day event to use the north Fresno park for a price of $100,000. The music and entertainment festival is scheduled for May 18-19. By the city clerk's count, 19 public speakers...