Update 4/07/2021, 6:30 p.m.: While the item to rezone a light industrial area in southwest Fresno was on the agenda, the Planning Commission voted to delay with a 5-0 vote. Will Tackett with the planning department said his staff has not had a chance to analyze three letters that came...
Unique Urban Farm Sprouts from SW Fresno's $66M Climate Grant
Organizers broke ground Tuesday on a 7.5 acre 'urban farm' in southwest Fresno designed to expand access to healthy food in an area challenged by persistent poverty. When it opens, the unique community space will give residents in the area access to planting areas for growing their own vegetables, along...
Southwest Fresno Youth Get Boost From Kaiser Permanente
A $40,000 Kaiser Permanente Fresno grant will help the Fresno Police Activities League provide fitness activities and mentoring programs at the Cecil C. Hinton Community Center. At-risk youth in southwest Fresno will have access to a new boxing ring, fitness equipment, meditation room, and mentoring, thanks to the grant, which...
College Is Coming to Southwest Fresno. Will Students Be Ready?
In a few years, students will be able to take courses toward a nursing degree at Fresno City College's planned satellite campus in southwest Fresno. Fresno City College President Carole Goldsmith delivered the good news at a public forum for the new campus held last week at Gatson Middle School....
Arias and Hill Share District 3's Values. Who Will Voters Pick?
Tate Hill and Miguel Arias, the two men running for Fresno City Council District 3, have much in common. Both are 40-years old, Democrats, and share a similar vision for Fresno. Both served on many boards and are active in the politics of west Fresno. And both share common experiences...
With Latest Lawsuit Settled, Darling Plant Finally Will Move
The odorous Darling rendering plant, long considered a blight on southwest Fresno is moving — but not to the location the city council agreed to last year. Last October, the Fresno City Council unanimously voted on a deal with the owner of the plant to move six miles west. While...
Will Fresno Get $20 Million for Homeless From State Budget Surplus?
Mayor Lee Brand delivered the keynote speech to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s monthly breakfast Wednesday (Jan. 31). He touted his first-year accomplishments (Rental Housing Improvement Act, Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Board) and said Business Friendly 2.0! is his top priority for 2018. Brand also said he will partner with...
Will Fresno Get $20 Million for Homeless From State Budget Surplus?
Mayor Lee Brand delivered the keynote speech to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation’s monthly breakfast Wednesday (Jan. 31). He touted his first-year accomplishments (Rental Housing Improvement Act, Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Board) and said Business Friendly 2.0! is his top priority for 2018. Brand also said he will partner with...