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    Valley Public TV sponsors Fresno mayoral debate
Nine out of 11 candidates attend forum.
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.

Nine of the 11 candidates seeking to replace Mayor Alan Autry in the June 3 election attended the debate at the KVPT studios in downtown Fresno. Only current Deputy Mayor Jeff Eben, who left word that he had another engagement, and businesswoman Barbara Hunt were not present.

By James Guy / The Fresno Bee
11:45:42 PM Monday, May 12, 2008


District 2 candidates trade jabsTwo distinct views divide the political turf in the race for the District 2 seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
By Cyndee Fontana / The Fresno Bee
11:49:32 PM Monday, May 12, 2008

Council hopefuls hear residents' complaintsPinedale 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.
By James Guy / The Fresno Bee
11:14:39 PM Monday, Apr 28, 2008

Letter from state Sen. Dave Cogdill about Armenian genocideNinety-Three Years of Waiting
10:41:03 AM Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Fiscal responsibility key in District 4 voteThe 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.
By Brad Branan / The Fresno Bee
10:46:13 PM Monday, Apr 21, 2008

Fresno mayoral hopefuls chart first 100 daysA new mayor might not be the only change at City Hall next January.
By Denny Boyles / The Fresno Bee
11:54:43 PM Thursday, Apr 17, 2008

Budget challenges dog mayor candidatesFresno's next mayor will inherit a challenge -- how to balance the budget and preserve police, fire and other services when city revenues are shrinking.
By Denny Boyles / The Fresno Bee
11:33:41 PM Monday, Apr 14, 2008

Fund aimed at affordable housingOfficials 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.
By Denny Boyles / The Fresno Bee
11:20:01 PM Monday, Nov 12, 2007

California sues feds over emissionsSACRAMENTO -- 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.
By E.J. Schultz / Bee Capitol Bureau
12:07:04 AM Friday, Nov 9, 2007

River bill hits rapids in D.C.WASHINGTON -- Oil and gas producers working in the Gulf of Mexico would pay to help restore the San Joaquin River under a bill that encountered new difficulties Wednesday amid growing debate.
By Michael Doyle / Bee Washington Bureau
11:49:22 PM Wednesday, Nov 7, 2007

Ballot push targets gangs
Madera Co. water bank OK'd by House
Clinton energizes Fresno crowd
Anderson seeks 3rd term on board
9 vying for 3 seats on Malaga water board

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