From checking developer plans to working one-on-one with residents, Ryan Murphy in the Department of Public Utilities helps make sure that anyone building in Fresno is meeting water infrastructure standards. ✔️
Ryan began with the City in the Youth Jobs Corps Program, which provides an opportunity for young people to get work experience through a paid internship – and now, he’s moved into permanent employment.
To learn more about the Youth Jobs Corps Program, click here: fresno.gov/youthjobs/
With Fresno Area Express buses providing millions of rides each year, things are bound to get left behind by riders – so where do they go? They end up at the FAX Lost and Found, where Maria Alvarez works hard to reunite lost belongings with their owners!
If you’ve lost belongings on a FAX bus, just call 559-621-RIDE, provide a detailed description of your item, and Maria and the team will see if they have it!
We need your input for the design of the new Park at MLK Magnet Core coming to southwest Fresno! Spanish and Hmong interpretation services will be provided.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92253289001
You can also provide comments and learn more about the park at: https://www.transformfresno.com/…/park-at-mlk-magnet-core/
FRESNO, CA – The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department announced today that it has received a $223,130 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.
This grant will allow the department to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists and provide education about the importance of sharing the road.
“People should feel safe to walk, run, and ride their bicycles in the city of Fresno, and proper education is key to making that goal a reality,” said Mayor Jerry Dyer. “I’m thankful to our partners at the California Office of Traffic Safety for their investment in Fresno, and I know this funding will help save lives.”
“Everyone deserves a safe environment to travel, regardless of how people get to places,” said OTS Director Barbara Rooney. “The safety of people walking and biking on our roads is a high priority. Education plays a pivotal role in creating a strong road safety culture that prioritizes traffic safety, especially for our most vulnerable road users.”
Grant funds will support a variety of activities focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety, including:
The grant program will run through September 2024.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic
Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Frank Martinez! He’s a leadworker on the Graffiti Abatement Team. They’re on a mission to keep Fresno clean and beautiful by removing graffiti all over town, and Frank has been leading the charge for 18 years! He credits his time in the military with giving him the leadership skills he uses to help lead the team – which just added a bucket truck to help them reach graffiti in high places. Thank you for your service and for your dedication to Fresno, Frank!
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Daniela Gonzalez! She’s a Community Services and Recreation Supervisor with the PARCS Department. With the holidays in full swing, she and her team are organizing festive events, including the “Santa’s Village” event at Ted C. Wills where kids got to make arts and crafts, decorate cookies, take pictures with Santa, and more! Outside of the holidays, she oversees the after-school programming at three Fresno parks and says she’s happy to be able to provide a place for kids to have fun and be safe. Thank you for your work with Fresno kids, Daniela!
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Alexander Martinez! He’s the PARCS painter and is tasked with painting everything at our 80+ parks, from bathrooms to water fountains and everything in between! He knows the value of our local parks – he’s a Fresno native and he and his family use Fresno’s parks all the time! Whether it’s birthday parties or sports, he knows how important it is to make the parks look as good as possible, and he’s proud of his work. Thank you for your dedication to Fresno, Alex!
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Erika Johnson! Erika is an Information Services Supervisor who oversees the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division. The team uses GIS to visualize data and put it to use – and they can do everything from making maps that assist a resident in finding their trash pickup day to helping firefighters understand the layout of a building before they enter it. Take a look at the GIS hub, which has lots of examples of the work they’re doing behind the scenes to support departments throughout the City: https://city-of-fresno-gis-hub-cityoffresno.hub.arcgis.com/
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Captain Kevin Reynolds! He’s been with the Fresno Fire Department for 17 years, where he currently oversees emergency medical training for firefighters. Outside the fire station, one of his passions is volunteering with Central Valley Honor Flight. He and other volunteers take Valley veterans to see the monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. Thank you for your service to Fresno residents and veterans, Captain Reynolds!
This week on ‘We Work For You’, we’re highlighting Todd Eischen! He’s a Wastewater System Supervisor at the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility, where he oversees electricians and supervisors who work together to keep the pumps running 24/7. More than 60 million gallons of water get pumped through the facility every day, and it’s up to Todd’s team to keep it all running. He initially came to the facility as an electrician on a job that was only supposed to last a few weeks – and 28 years later, he’s worked his way up to where he is now! Thank you for your work, Todd!
