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City Press Releases and News

Labor Day Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

Posted: September 3, 2021

City of Fresno offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021.  Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 7th.  Here is the schedule for City of Fresno operations for the holiday: Airports:  Administrative offices closed; Terminal, concessions, and airlines normal operations otherwise. Business License:  Office closed.  The Business Tax Web Renewal will […]

FAX to Reinstate Fares September 1, 2021

Posted: July 26, 2021

Beginning September 1, Fresno Area Express will resume collecting bus fares. However, the regular $1.25 fare will be reduced to $1.00 per ride FAX. In addition, discounted fares are available for seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders, with valid ID. Children 12 and younger ride for free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (limit […]

Llaves De Tu Casa Iniciativa Launches

Posted: June 18, 2021

As part of Mayor Jerry Dyer’s One Fresno mission to build a more prosperous and inclusive city, the City of Fresno (COF) today announced a comprehensive program to dispel myths about the homeownership process and to increase the ability of Latino families in the City of Fresno and the Greater Fresno County Region to buy their […]

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

Posted: May 28, 2021

City of Fresno offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 1st.  Here is the schedule for City of Fresno operations for the holiday: Airports:  Administrative offices closed; Terminal, concessions, and airlines normal operations otherwise. Business License:  Office closed.  The Business Tax Web Renewal will […]

City of Fresno and Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce join forces to expand financing opportunities to small businesses through a Kiva Hub

Posted: April 1, 2021

As part of Mayor Jerry Dyer’s One Fresno mission to build a more prosperous and inclusive city, the City of Fresno (COF) Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced a partnership with the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) to launch a first-of-its-kind-in-Fresno “microfinancing” platform that will fill a much-needed gap in the city’s [...]

Beautify Fresno Announces Great American Cleanup Event with 12 Citywide Locations and Over 800 Volunteers

Posted: March 29, 2021

Beautify Fresno today announced the 12 projects and locations for its citywide Great American Cleanup taking place on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  They are as follows: 1.     Downtown Fresno – co-hosted by the Downtown Fresno Partnership             The event will clean up the Brewery District downtown bordered by Tulare, G             Street, Ventura and L Street […]

FAX Temporarily Suspending Fares Starting Monday

Posted: February 26, 2021

Effective Monday, March 1, 2021, Fresno Area Express (FAX) will provide free rides on its fixed route and Handy Ride paratransit vehicles. This temporary fare-free service was approved by the Fresno City Council on February 18, 2021 to assist passengers experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All passengers and bus drivers are required […]

Emergency Rental Assistance Application Process/Regulations under Review

Posted: January 21, 2021

Dozens of Fresno residents have already inquired about how they can apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program.  Mayor Jerry Dyer would like the community to know that the City of Fresno received 15.8 million dollars Wednesday from the Treasury Department. This money will help thousands of residents who are struggling to pay their […]

MLK Day Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

Posted: January 15, 2021

City of Fresno offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 19.  Here is the schedule for City of Fresno operations for the holiday: Airports:  Administrative offices closed; Terminal, concessions, and airlines normal operations otherwise. Business License:  Office closed.  The Business Tax […]

New Year’s Holiday Schedule for City of Fresno Offices

Posted: December 29, 2020

City of Fresno offices will be closed in observance of the New Year’s holiday on Friday, January 1, 2021.  Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 4.  Here is the schedule for City of Fresno operations for the holiday: Airports:  Administrative offices closed;  Terminal, concessions and airlines normal operations otherwise. Business License:  Office closed.  The Business Tax […]