The Olympic Torch could pass through the streets of Fresno in 2028 on its way to Los Angeles for the Summer Games.
On Monday, the City of Fresno unveiled its plans to join Americans across the country in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, with a focus on bringing the community together.
Supporters of the "Better Roads, Safe Streets" transportation measure rallied outside the Fresno County elections office on Tuesday before submitting more than 30,000 signatures to qualify the proposal for the November ballot.
The community is stepping up to help the nearly 150 TSA employees at Fresno-Yosemite International who are working without a paycheck.
As part of Mayor Jerry Dyer's plan to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the city is expanding volunteer opportunities by hosting 25 cleanup and beautification sites across town.
Fresno officials and community members are reacting to troubling allegations raised this week against renowned farmworker rights leader Cesar Chavez, whose name and likeness appear on more than 200 street signs, as well as local parks, libraries, schools and Fresno State.