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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
After her experiences growing up in a disadvantaged neighborhood, Casey Lauderdale became a planner to help all communities have a better future in Fresno. By working directly with residents, Lauderdale and the long-range planning team help shape the future growth of Fresno. “We’re your community advocates in City Hall,” Lauderdale said. “It’s a really rewarding […]
Fresno, Calif. – The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. “Every bicyclist and pedestrian should feel safe on the road,” OTS Director Barbara Rooney said. “Education is […]
