North Forkner Avenue has long been in sad shape. In fact, it scores 18 out of 100 on the pavement condition index. But because the road — like many locally — is under the purview of Fresno County on one side and the city of Fresno on the other, it's...
Chavez, Karbassi Seek City Funding for Cameras to Combat Retail Theft
Fresno City Councilmembers Luis Chavez and Mike Karbassi said Tuesday that they will introduce a budget proposal aimed at organized retail theft and other property crimes. They want the city to spend $100,000 on a pilot program — Project Spotlight — to install real-time camera connections at local retail businesses...
Chavez, Karbassi Seek City Funding for Cameras to Combat Retail Theft
Fresno City Councilmembers Luis Chavez and Mike Karbassi said Tuesday that they will introduce a budget proposal aimed at organized retail theft and other property crimes. They want the city to spend $100,000 on a pilot program — Project Spotlight — to install real-time camera connections at local retail businesses...
‘Not in Fresno!’ Crackdown Begins on Street Racing, Sideshows
Click on the video above or below to learn about the "Not in Fresno!" effort to save lives with a focused enforcement effort against street racing and sideshows. On Monday morning, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, Police Chief Paco Balderrama, and Councilmember Mike Karbassi unveiled the city's plan to crack down...
Passion for Food Led to the Birth of Grazing Table Deli and Catering
Click on the video above or below to learn all about The Grazing Table Deli, which is at 9525 N. Sommerville Dr., Suite 105 in northeast Fresno.
Passion for Food Led to the Birth of Grazing Table Deli and Catering
Click on the video above or below to learn all about The Grazing Table Deli, which is at 9525 N. Sommerville Dr., Suite 105 in northeast Fresno.
Karbassi Responds to Fresno’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle Proposal
Strong words came from council member Mike Karbassi on Thursday after General Services Director Brian Barr proposed spending millions in taxpayer dollars to update Fresno’s vehicle fleet to comply with state clean air mandates. The mandate requires medium and heavy-duty trucks to transition to zero-emission vehicles. Karbassi responded, "So, If...
Leaders Draw a Bull’s-eye on Fresno’s 10 Most Dangerous Intersections
Click on the video above or below to learn about Operation Slow Down from Councilmembers Mike Karbassi and Annalisa Perea, City Manager Georgeanne White, and Police Chief Paco Balderrama. Councilmembers Mike Karbassi and Annalisa Perea, backed by the administration of Mayor Jerry Dyer, unveiled a plan on Wednesday to make...
Balderrama: ‘I Sleep Better Knowing These Guns Won’t Be Used to Murder or Shoot Anybody Else’
Click on the video above to learn more about the results of Operation Safe Neighborhood. A coordinated crackdown on gangs, illegal guns, and individuals in violation of probation is making Fresno a better place to live, Police Chief Paco Balderrama said Tuesday. Balderrama's remarks came at a news conference highlighting...
Costa: Fresno Is on the Move With $127 Million Airport Expansion
Click the video above to see what area leaders are saying about Fresno's $127 million airport expansion, which broke ground on Friday. Highlights of the expansion include: New Terminal Concourse B with two dual-use passenger bridges to facilitate domestic and international boarding, larger hold rooms, and more areas for shopping...