Pablo Orihuela / Fresnoland

For many small business owners, the contentious anti-camping law has been a blessing.

Progress is slow and steady to complete a settlement agreement meant to help introduce and maintain affordable housing in one of the most expensive places in the Central Valley.

Following the passage of Proposition 1 last year, the state of California is now rolling out funding for new housing developments geared toward housing the homeless, veterans and select residents suffering from select mental health disorders.

The Fresno City Council unanimously approved a resolution to give developer Self-Help Enterprises a one-time $3.5 million subsidy to pursue the purchase of La Hacienda Mobile Estates from property owner Harmony Communities.

A Fresno, California, community group says it wants to protect neighborhood homes, but industrial interests say it could be bad for business.