We Work For You: Jarred Garza

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 […]

OCA hosts grant writing workshop for Fresno area nonprofits

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 […]

OCA helps Fresno business owner with restaurant reopening

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 […]

Notice of Entry of Judgment

On December 27, 2022, the Fresno County Superior Court entered judgment in favor of the City of Fresno in the consolidated class action lawsuits, Micheli, et al. v. City of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case Number 16CECG02937, and Flannery, et al. v. City of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case Number 17CECG01724.  For more information, please refer to […]

We Work For You: Lee Wilding and K-9 Shilo

When investigating a fire, the Fresno Fire Department has a unique team to help: Lee Wilding and K-9 Shilo! Shilo is trained to detect ignitable liquids and show Investigator Wilding where they are, which helps determine the cause of a fire and whether arson was involved. That information leads to closed cases, answers for victims, […]

We Work For You: Jose Cazares

As someone who’s worked for the City of Fresno for over 29 years, Jose Cazares has become a master of concrete finishing. “The people of Fresno, they see it,” Cazares said. “When people tell you that you’re doing a good job and it looks great, that fuels you to do more and the best that […]