The City of Fresno’s anti-encampment ordinance has yet to yield any significant wins — not in court, through its own criminal diversion program, and now even among businesses.
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Fresno Protesters Say It’s ‘Life or Death’ as Local Demonstrations Echo National Shutdown Against Ice
The aura of the protest felt increasingly coordinated as people spoke with one another, held handmade signs, and carried whistles, signaling a shared purpose and growing momentum.
The aura of the protest felt increasingly coordinated as people spoke with one another, held handmade signs, and carried whistles, signaling a shared purpose and growing momentum.
‘They Still Need Care’: Why California Migrant Workers Are Avoiding Medical Clinics
Fearful of sharing sensitive information, California farmworkers started staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office. “There’s a lot of distrust,” said a doctor in Fresno County.
Fearful of sharing sensitive information, California farmworkers started staying away from mobile medical clinics after President Trump took office. “There’s a lot of distrust,” said a doctor in Fresno County.
Trump Admin Threatens to Strip Federal Money Over Woke Language. Fresno Is Fighting Back in Court
Can Trump’s executive orders override allocations approved by the U.S. Congress? Fresno and a host of other local governments say no.
Can Trump’s executive orders override allocations approved by the U.S. Congress? Fresno and a host of other local governments say no.
Fresno Art? Inside a Vending Machine? Meet the Man Behind It
The one-of-a-kind vending machine can be found inside Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen in the Tower District.
The one-of-a-kind vending machine can be found inside Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen in the Tower District.
‘I Missed My Mom’s Cooking.’ Family Roots Run Deep at Fresno’s Only Cuban Food Truck
This is the first story in an ongoing series called “Around Fresnoland” where we’ll profile people fueling our neighborhoods and communities with heart, grit and creativity. Know a person with an interesting backstory? Send them our way to [email protected].
This is the first story in an ongoing series called “Around Fresnoland” where we’ll profile people fueling our neighborhoods and communities with heart, grit and creativity. Know a person with an interesting backstory? Send them our way to [email protected].
‘I Shouldn’t Have to Fight My Own Government.’ Activists and Caregivers Rally for Medicaid in Clovis
Two staffers with U.S. Rep. Vince Fong’s Clovis field office met pro-Medicaid organizers outside and spoke with them about their fears over potential cuts Thursday.
Two staffers with U.S. Rep. Vince Fong’s Clovis field office met pro-Medicaid organizers outside and spoke with them about their fears over potential cuts Thursday.
‘Not Really Even Prepared.’ Fresno Loses Its First Case Under the New Anti-camping Law
A Fresno County superior court judge today dismissed the case against a 77-year old unhoused Fresno man charged with violating the city’s anti-camping ordinance.
A Fresno County superior court judge today dismissed the case against a 77-year old unhoused Fresno man charged with violating the city’s anti-camping ordinance.
‘Not a Legitimate Prosecution.’ Fresno Man Plans to Be the First To Fight the City’s Anti-Camping Law
Fresno city prosecutors charged the 77-year-old unhoused man with two misdemeanors. He has pleaded not guilty.
Fresno city prosecutors charged the 77-year-old unhoused man with two misdemeanors. He has pleaded not guilty.
‘Where the Hell Can We Go?’ Fresno’s Unhoused Residents Brace for Arrests Ahead of New Laws
Days before the enforcement of the city and county’s anti-encampment ordinances begin, the clearing of one homeless encampment reveals deeper systemic issues.
Days before the enforcement of the city and county’s anti-encampment ordinances begin, the clearing of one homeless encampment reveals deeper systemic issues.
Fresno’s Unhoused Residents Protest Anti-Camping Laws, Joining Demonstrations Across the West Coast
They also called for alternatives to anti-encampment ordinances, which they say have brought on relentless sweeps to homeless communities
They also called for alternatives to anti-encampment ordinances, which they say have brought on relentless sweeps to homeless communities
‘We Need More Places Like This in Fresno.’ LGBTQ+ Groups Fight Discrimination as Second Trump Term Looms
Community events, mental health support, rental relief grants, and a new electrolysis clinic are just some of the resources these organizations are offering.
Community events, mental health support, rental relief grants, and a new electrolysis clinic are just some of the resources these organizations are offering.
‘Making It Right.’ Leaders Gather in Fresno to Discuss Reparations for Black Californians
“It’s happening across our state, where people who are born in the community are not able to live in the community they were born in.”
“It’s happening across our state, where people who are born in the community are not able to live in the community they were born in.”
‘Is This Real?’ 150 Families Receive First Stipends from Fresno’s Guaranteed Basic Income Project
75 families from southwest Fresno and another 75 from the rural community Huron are participating in Fresno County’s first-ever guaranteed basic income program.
75 families from southwest Fresno and another 75 from the rural community Huron are participating in Fresno County’s first-ever guaranteed basic income program.
What’s More Important: Cleaning Freeways or Planting Trees in Fresno?
The City of Fresno has an urban forest management plan for the first time ever.
The City of Fresno has an urban forest management plan for the first time ever.
Black and Latino Californians Face the Greatest Barriers to Homeownership, New Study Says. That’s Almost 60% of Fresno
You need to earn more than $100k to afford a median-priced home in Fresno.
You need to earn more than $100k to afford a median-priced home in Fresno.