In housing matters, advocates in Fresno say it’s time to crack down on bad landlords. Groups like No More Slumlords, Faith in Community and Tenants Together stood together at Fresno City Hall to give councilmembers a list of demands. The coalition wants more protection for struggling renters, stronger enforcement of …
Read More »Fresno Residents Catch Rain Water For Gardens
From popcorn buckets to ice chests. "Anything I could find, I was pulling out from the garage as I was going, I was soaking wet! I had to go back inside and change," Fresno resident Ana Lydia Chavez said. Drop by drop, Chavez collected rain water. "I was just about …
Read More »Fresno Residents Ignore Drought Water Restrictions
With rain on the way that means a new water conservation rule will be put to the test for the first time. It is now illegal to run your sprinklers for 48 hours after measurable rain. It’s just one of Governor Brown’s new statewide mandates to save water, but in …
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