Fresno
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Proposed changes to water and sewer billing face scrutiny as officials debate whether the hikes target aging infrastructure or future development projects.
Two veteran leaders—Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas—compete in November for the District 3 seat vacated by term-limited Councilmember Miguel Arias.
Once dismissed as a quirky or even provocative moniker, Uncle Tom’s has anchored a First Street corridor in Fresno for over a century—operated by the same family, evolving with the city, and quietly preserving a rich local legacy.
A supermajority is needed for approval, but two Democratic supervisors oppose the move while others remain uncommitted pending a financial report due late October.
Amid declining enrollment and attendance, district leaders outline plans for phased school and program cuts, boundary changes, and community engagement efforts.
$1.1 billion project for 7,000 seniors near Friant heads to Board of Supervisors for final vote Oct. 20
New initiative at Kearney Research and Extension Center lets small farmers borrow tractors and tools at subsidized rates, supported by F3 Local grant.
District leaders propose expanding existing school site councils instead of creating an independent, parent-led oversight committee as demanded by advocates.
The city offers app, web and phone routes for reporting routine maintenance concerns.