The City of Fresno and the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), today announced that construction is starting this week on the second phase of the Veterans Boulevard Project, known as the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation. The City has awarded a $20 million contract to Granite Construction utilizing funding provided by the Authority’s project. Through collaboration, […]
Mayor Lee Brand released the following statement on the passing of longtime Central Valley reporter George Hostetter: “George Hostetter was the consummate journalist – tough, dogged, curious and always fair. His passing is a gigantic loss not just to journalism, but to Fresno as well. Not much escaped George’s keen eye in his pursuit of the […]
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand today announced the first major step in Fresno’s economic recovery, presenting the first phase of the new category of authorized businesses to re-open. The announcement was made after consultation with the Mayor’s Recovery Committee, City Manager Wilma Quan, her emergency team, Fresno City Council and the County of Fresno. This plan […]
Effective Thursday, May 7, 2020, ALL PASSENGERS must wear protective facial coverings (cloth masks, paper masks, bandanas or scarves) on FAX buses, and in public places. Children under the age of two and anyone with a medical condition that precludes wearing a mask are exempt. Facial Covering Flyer Folleto de cobertura facial
Mayor Lee Brand today announced that the City of Fresno has clarified its policy on medical and dental services during the COVID-19 pandemic after discussions with the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) and local health care officials. Healthcare providers — doctors, dentists, mental health professionals, nurses, optometrists, hospice, etc. – should follow the […]
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s recent announcement, Mayor Lee Brand today updated the City of Fresno’s policy on golf courses which now expands the public’s ability to enjoy outdoor exercise. It also opens public golf at Airways and Riverside Golf Courses. Disc golf at Woodward Park will re-open as soon as signage with the appropriate health […]
Fresno Mayor Lee Brand today announced that Emergency Order 2020-13 directing all individuals living in the City of Fresno to shelter at their place of residence, except to provide or receive essential services or engage in essential activities, has been modified extensively to create a process to allow businesses that are currently closed to re-open […]