We Work For You: John Creasy

The Fresno Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue team is a vital squad that serves the entire city – and Captain John Creasy helps lead them. He also trains current firefighters and new recruits and says he’s proud of the diverse and dynamic workforce within the department.

We Work For You: Alexander Blair

If you’re a fan of Fresno State Men’s Basketball, you’ll probably recognize Alexander Blair. He played for the Bulldogs from 2006-2008, and now he works for the City of Fresno! As a Recreation Specialist, Alexander oversees the operation and programming at Romain Neighborhood Center. He also offers free basketball skills training and brings years of recreation experience he learned working with youth in countries all over the world.

We Work For You: Jessica Baker

Jessica Baker has dreamed of working on a crime scene investigation (CSI) team since she was in high school – and now she’s putting her talents to use for the Fresno Police Department. Her work helps detectives track down criminals and bring answers to victims and their families.

We Work For You: Kevin Bideler

When buildings are being built or retrofitted in Fresno, Kevin Bideler and his team are called in to make sure the gas and plumbing are up to code. “People think inspectors are just out to give them a hard time… basically, we’re trying to protect the health of the public.”

We Work For You: Wendy Cornelius

The City of Fresno will pay you to remove your lawn and install water-efficient landscaping, and Wendy Cornelius and her team will help you design it! “They enjoy their landscape when they pull into their driveway, it’s not patches of dead grass. That’s my passion,” Wendy says.

We Work For You: Mark Ferguson

Mark Ferguson has been working on helicopters since 1974 and joined the Fresno Police Department Skywatch team in 1996. He says even after all these years, he still gets great satisfaction from making the helicopters work and helping to keep Fresno residents and police officers safe.

All Persons Interested In Reserving Tower Theatre 

MEMORANDUM 

To: All Persons Interested In Reserving Tower Theatre 

From: Ruth F. Quinto, CPA, Assistant City Manager 

Date: July 20, 2022 

Re: Tower Theatre located at 809 East Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93728 

To Whom It May Concern: 

The City of Fresno (the “City”) is in the final stages of purchasing the historic Tower Theatre (“Theatre”) and anticipates escrow will close by no later than July 22, 2022. As a new owner of an older historic property, the City plans to conduct a thorough safety inspection of the Theatre promptly after close of escrow. The City anticipates the initial safety inspection will be completed by August 21, 2022, but this deadline could be extended depending on the availability of necessary personnel to complete the initial safety inspection and the findings of the initial safety inspection. During this initial safety inspection period, no performances will be scheduled to occur at the Theatre. 

Following the completion of the safety inspection, the City anticipates it may have to perform repairs to the Theatre. During this time, the City could need to limit use of the Theatre to performances and shows that have already been booked under a binding contract and that can use the Theatre safely during the course of repairs. The City reserves the right to change bookings in the event of any required repairs. 

Once we have more information about the anticipated timing for any needed repair work, the City intends to release information on how to reserve the Tower Theatre in the future under a City reservation policy and through the City’s operator. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Assistant City Manager Ruthie Quinto at the City of Fresno.