This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Nancy Her! She’s an emergency services dispatcher with the Fresno Police Department, where she takes 911 calls and dispatches officers to emergencies. She’s been with the department for 17 years and, as a Fresno native, she says that she takes every call with the mindset that […]
When schools around Fresno have back-to-school events and resource fairs, there’s a good chance you’ll see Dawnmarie Applegate there – she’s a community service officer with the Fresno Police Department who educates students about cannabis, vaping, and fentanyl. Say hello if you see her!
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Chris Quinonez! Chris is on the “thermo crew” with Public Works. He and his team use thermoplastic to paint crosswalks around Fresno. It gets heated up to 400 degrees before being applied and leads to a more reflective, longer-lasting crosswalk – something that’s super important as […]
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Jarred Garza! Jarred is a Project Manager in the Airports Division and oversees various projects from start to finish – including the Terminal Expansion Project, which broke ground earlier this year! He uses the skills he’s learned over 19 years with the City of Fresno to […]
Starting August 14, 2023, FAX will extend service on Route 34 to North Pointe Business Park including Amazon, Ulta, and other businesses. Route 45 will also extend service to Justin Garza High School. In addition, frequencies on Rt. 3, 20, & 45 will increase to every 30 minutes and the frequency on Rt. 34 will […]
FRESNO, CA- The City of Fresno’s Utility Billing and Collections Division recently began mailing notices to its water, sewer, and trash customers stating its intent to begin assessing delinquency fees for past-due utility amounts. The notices come in the form of an insert included in the monthly utility bill. It is important to note that […]
Image: The Office of Community Affairs was honored to author and host a grant writing training for Fresno-area nonprofit organizations seeking guidance on raising program funding. The training welcomed more than 20 Fresno nonprofit staff members interested in learning about grant writing. (Pictured: Grant Writing 101 workshop participants and OCA team members.) Often, nonprofit organizations expand […]
Main: May 3, 2023- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer shares a welcome message to Lawless Elementary second graders visiting City Hall. Bus Image: May 3, 2023- Fresno Unified School District buses arrive at Fresno City Hall transporting Lawless Elementary second graders and their teachers. The Office of Community Affairs (OCA) and the Planning and the Development […]
Pictured: OCA Immigrant Affairs Liaison, Alma Martinez; Paul Aurora Singh, Desi Kitchen owner and OCA Indian Community Liaison, Harjinder Saini at Desi Kitchen Often, nonprofit organizations expand services by applying for and receiving philanthropic or government grant funding. Some organizations have dedicated grant writers who seek funding opportunities and author proposals. However, for many small […]
FRESNO, CA – The City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities has been awarded $10.4 million in grant funding by the California Department of Water Resources. The funds were awarded after the department submitted grant applications for the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program. The grant funding awarded to the City of Fresno totals $10,443,208, […]
