Fresno County
Borgeas proves wrangling over roads still a key part of nuts-and-bolts politics
Asphalt is darn close to being a politician’s best friend. Andreas Borgeas was kind enough to remind me of that basic lesson in real world democracy. When I say asphalt, I’m talking about all the...
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Underscoring City, County’s first joint talks: the future of water
May 22, 2017Public safety and marijuana are on the agenda, but water cooperation looms large over the meeting between City and County leaders.
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First 5 board punts on Reyes dismissal, probe of agency continues
May 8, 2017The County investigation continues as the agency's board postponed the dismissal of its executive director following CVObserver's initial report.
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County begins deep dive into First 5 Fresno County improprieties
May 5, 2017County officials are deepening an investigation into the oft-troubled agency.
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First 5 Fresno County executive director Reyes to be dismissed
May 4, 2017Sources tell CVObserver a shakeup at the top of the often-controversial children's agency is pending.
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6 areas Mayor Lee Brand hopes to collaborate with the County of Fresno
March 23, 2017Brand and City leaders have their first powwow (of many) with County leaders on April 6 to begin reconciling longstanding icy relations.
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This is the climb ahead for Fresno’s Midtown Trail project
June 16, 2016George Hostetter took a long stroll on Wednesday to examine the future Midtown Trail.
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From the inside, how Fresno’s Midtown Trail project happened
June 16, 2016Thank you for your recent article on the Fresno-Clovis Midtown Trail project. I appreciated the many good points you mentioned about the project – I certainly agree that it is a “jewel all to itself.”...
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Rumble for Southeast growth pits Brand against Perea
June 4, 2016“No taxation – make that land-grab – without representation!” That’s the rallying cry of officials at Fresno City Hall. And their latter-day George III is LAFCO – the Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission. And...