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Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
| The VIBE goes “Green” tonight! Sponsored by the Department of Public Utilities, City of Fresno staff will provide a variety of information on how the community can help save our natural resources, clean our environment and enjoy the rewards for success in the effort. The VIBE patrons will enjoy longer hours, from 5-10 pm, beginning tonight, June 27th. Activities at The VIBE will include the opportunity to name the new, one of a kind, hybrid refuse truck operated by the Department of Public Utilities. >more |
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| Mayor Alan Autry offers the following statement about the Fresno Bulldog Baseball Team’s win: “This victory in the College World Series National Championship by our Fresno State Baseball Team is truly one for the ages. Their commitment to team, hustle and sportsmanship has inspired not only the City of Fresno and the Valley, but the entire nation. Congratulations to Coach Mike Batesole and the entire Fresno State Baseball Team. >more |
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| The City of Fresno is excited to support the Fresno State Bulldogs as they battle the Georgia Bulldogs for the top title in the College World Series. To celebrate in grand style, Mayor Autry will be joining in the celebration to be held at Beiden Field on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 7pm and encourages everyone to show their Valley pride and come out to applaud our Bulldogs.Win or lose, the excellence of the Fresno State teams’ performance is about more than just the University, the students, or the sport of baseball. >more |
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| Robert Overton, a waste collector for the City of Fresno’s Solid Waste Management Division, will be honored in front of Council on Tuesday, June 24th at 8:30 a.m. The Environmental Industry Association named Overton 2008 Public Sector Driver of the Year. >more |
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| In light of the upcoming Bulldog vs Bulldog baseball matchup in Omaha beginning later today, Mayor Alan Autry has good-naturedly issued a challenge to the mayor of the city that represents the University of Georgia, Mayor Heidi Davison in Athens. In a phone conversation today, Mayor Autry offered a good natured challenge in support of the Fresno State Bulldogs bringing the NCAA Tournament trophy home to the Valley. In the spirit of good hearted competition, Mayor Autry offered to send Mayor Davison superb Central California chocolate covered raisins should the Georgia ball players overtake Fresno’s Diamond Dogs in the finals of the World Series. >more |
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| The City of Fresno Water Division will host the third annual Kid’s Camp on Friday, June 20, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m >more |
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| Take Public Transportation to Save Money and Save the Planet With high gas prices on everyone’s mind, the City of Fresno, Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the third annual national Dump the Pump Day on June 19. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2008 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, conserve gasoline, and help reduce greenhouse gases. “Using public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices,” said Ken Hamm, Director of Transportation. “If gas prices are too high for you, then “dump the pump” and take a bus on June 19 >more |
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| With regard to the suit filed against the City of Fresno by Kincaid, et al. representing the homeless class, a preliminary settlement agreement has been reached. The City of Fresno Attorney James Sanchez is releasing the following statement: “The City of Fresno has reached a settlement in the Kincaid v. >more |
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| In swift response to Governor Schwarzenegger’s proclamation yesterday of a statewide drought, the City of Fresno will be implementing Stage I of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan immediately. Mayor Autry urged the public, “To ensure the City of Fresno will have a reliable water supply now and into the future we must take action and answer the Governor’s call for conservation. Since he has taken office, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken swift decisive action whenever our state has been faced with a crisis. >more |
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| The City of Fresno Department of Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) is excited to announce that Woodward Park has again been designated the Central Valley’s #1 family friendly park & recreation area! This distinction, awarded to Woodward Park for the third consecutive year, was announced in the June issue of the Central California Parent Magazine which hit newsstands today. More than 90,000 readers judged Woodward Park the best! In addition, Fresno PARCS is pleased to note that Roeding Park has climbed in public ratings as well, this year ranking 3rd in the Central Valley. “Over three years ago, Mayor Autry and the Fresno City Council gave Fresno PARCS an objective to make our parks more green, clean and safe and this poll tells me that the community has recognized and enjoys the changes that have made,” said PARCS Director Randall Cooper. “Roeding has new restrooms, better lighting, a dog park, perimeter fencing and police cameras; Woodward now has a Bike Complex, a Mountain Bike Park, shaded tot lots and a beautifully renovated Rotary Amphitheater >more |
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