The city of Fresno is set to demolish the Bow On Tong Association Building in Chinatown, marking a significant step in the area’s ongoing revitalization efforts. The building, which dates back to the 1920s, was once a vital community hub but has been condemned since a fire in March 2022 left it unsafe. The city…
Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department. The announcement was made Thursday morning during a press conference with Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White.
Jerry Dyer has surprisingly done a good job of being open minded enough, despite his roots in conservatism. I remember being annoyed at him when he refused to allow a rainbow flag to fly at the City Council, only for him to later change his minds when LGBTQ+ (including allies) people spoke up. Now he…
