FresnoBee.com: Politics

Four challenge three Porterville incumbents

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:56:42 PDT

PORTERVILLE -- Seven candidates are running for three spots on a City Council that is expected to face decisions that will significantly affect Porterville's future.

Valley Public TV sponsors Fresno mayoral debate

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:42 PDT

Fresno mayoral candidates singled out air quality, crime and jobs as top issues facing the city in coming years during a debate Monday night sponsored by Valley Public Television.

District 2 candidates trade jabs

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:49:32 PDT

Two distinct views divide the political turf in the race for the District 2 seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

Council hopefuls hear residents' complaints

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:14:39 PDT

Pinedale residents concerned that the city of Fresno is dragging its feet in making improvements to their neighborhood received pledges to speed up the process Monday night from two City Council candidates.

Letter from state Sen. Dave Cogdill about Armenian genocide

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:41:03 PDT

Ninety-Three Years of Waiting

Fiscal responsibility key in District 4 vote

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:46:13 PDT

The candidates agree that fiscal responsibility is essential for the next District 4 representative on the Fresno City Council. Revenues are shrinking while demand for city services is high.

Fresno mayoral hopefuls chart first 100 days

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:54:43 PDT

A new mayor might not be the only change at City Hall next January.

Budget challenges dog mayor candidates

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:33:41 PDT

Fresno's next mayor will inherit a challenge -- how to balance the budget and preserve police, fire and other services when city revenues are shrinking.

Fund aimed at affordable housing

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:20:01 PST

Officials hope a $500,000 fund created by the Fresno City Council last week will spark new affordable housing projects for families whose income falls below the average for the area.

California sues feds over emissions

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:07:04 PST

SACRAMENTO -- California sued the federal government Thursday to force a decision on the state's request to enforce tough new rules aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.