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The Fresno Bee
City Council looking to hike utility rates in Fresno. How much extra, and how to protest
Fresno’s residential ratepayers could soon face utility rate hikes for the first time in nearly a decade. The City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to begin the public hearing process for water and sewer rate increases that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and run through 2031. Under the current water rate structure, the average monthly water bill for most Fresno households is $47.48, and for wastewater, $25.75. The city’s water rates have not been raised in over eight years, and wastewater rates have not increased in 16 years. Water rates would rise by 27% in small annual increases over five years under the proposal, and wastewater rates would increase by 22% over the same timeframe. In 2027, water rates would begin to rise by $1.77. By 2031, the total increase would be $12.83. For wastewater, rates would dip by $0.95 to begin with, and then climb by $5.55 in 2031. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer’s administration has been preparing to bring forward rate hikes for a while. In a February interview with The Bee, Dyer said the city had begun to see a significant water and wastewater deficit and was going to be “in the red” within the next 12
mercedcountytimes.com
Honoring veterans who continue to serve our community
“Once a veteran, always in service,” they say. Well, they might as well be talking about Eugene “Bud” Gantney of Merced. Bud is an unwavering patriot whose indomitable spirit has guided an incredibly full and resilient life, seasoned by history. You can’t help but admire the man...
KMPH.com
City attorney requests formal investigation of Fresno councilman for alleged misconduct
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz submitted an open letter on Friday to Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza requesting the council authorize an investigation into Councilman Miguel Arias and the District 3 Office. It comes after Councilman Arias called for an independent investigation into Janz...
midvalleytimes.com
Selma color run returns after near cancellation
SELMA — Residents will splash downtown with color during the city’s annual 5K Run and Walk, which returns for a third consecutive year after nearly being canceled due to low registration. The annual event is a noncompetitive two lap race that invites friends and families to walk or...
yourcentralvalley.com
Dyer’s ‘Measure D’ is gaining, while Fresno County’s ‘Measure S’ is not, results show
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – The long and complicated road toward Measure S continues, even after the ballots have been cast, with initial results in from the Fresno County Elections Office showing 53% against the transportation improvement act. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig says the legislation to replace Measure...
KMPH.com
Porch pirate season in full swing as holidays approach, Clovis PD says
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — As folks begin to shop for the holidays, the time of year that more packages arrive at the doorsteps of Fresno County residents rolls around --- and thieves are on the prowl. For Fresno local Joanna Arzate, porch pirate season came early. On Sept. 17,...
yourcentralvalley.com
The Fresno Bee
Retired officer, incumbent surges to lead in 3-candidate Clovis City Council race
Three candidates faced off Tuesday for the new northwestern District 5 seat in Clovis with the incumbent taking a lead that held through the night’s vaote tally updates. Incumbent Drew Bessinger, a retired police officer, led the group with 56.% of the expected vote after the first results came in about 8 p.m. In second place was Sarah Almond (22.6%), who owns a small solar sales company Candidate Des Haus, a legislation and policy director for an energy and engineering company, brought up third with 20.8% of the early returns. Bessinger said he believed the work he put into the campaign showed in the early results though he stopped short of declaring victory. “The numbers were indicative of the effort that I put into the re-election, and to the effort that I put into being a public servant for 50 years,” he said in a phone call. “I walked 100 miles putting door hangers out, talking to folks, and I think that pays dividends because people appreciate seeing people who serve them and those who want to serve them at their door.” He said he appreciated that both his competitors ran campaigns “citizens of Clovis can be proud of,” noting
midvalleytimes.com
Fowler seeks to fill planning commission vacancy
FOWLER – Community members can now throw their hat in the ring for a chance to make decisions on future city developments. Until Nov. 25, residents of Fowler may submit an application to serve on the city’s planning commission. The city aims to fill one vacancy on the commission to get it operating back at full capacity with five members.
kvpr.org
Fresno's German Syndicate: The land speculators who sparked the Valley's growth
They were known as The German Syndicate. And in 1860s they placed a big bet on the land that would become Fresno. But just like today, sometimes big gambles pay off, and sometimes, those same empires collapse. The story of the investors who gave birth to Fresno, today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots.