Fresno City Council

Brandon Vang seemed poised for victory in Tuesday’s special Fresno City Council election.

On the heels of using temporary federal relief funds for major expansions to Fresno’s police and fire departments, city officials are trying to figure out how to sustain increased financial obligations.

The Fresno City Council will vote on a city ordinance that would penalize public employees for transporting unhoused people to Fresno and dropping them off there. City officials still haven’t shared any evidence with the public that cities or police departments are doing this. Local law enforcement say they have no evidence it's happening either.

Two Fresno council members submitted a public records request to understand how much money was used in a county lawsuit against them.

Tobacco retail is a thriving industry in Fresno. But city officials are eyeing regulations that could change the landscape for smoke shops.

Councilmembers detailed a new plan to increase transparency and accountability following discovery of an illegal lab being stored in Reedley.

A proposed $1.85 billion budget calls for major increases in spending and the possibility of a voter-approved utility rate hike.

The process to rename Fresno streets to honor civil rights leader Cesar Chavez led to a contentious discussion among Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

The Fresno City Council approved a multi-step process to change the names of Kings Canyon Road and Ventura and California streets to honor farmworker rights icon Cesar Chavez.

Four city warming centers will be open through January 31, regardless of the temperature. Hours were also adjusted from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.