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1. Helping Homeless Kristina Mansfield – Fresno Emergency Housing & Assistance Guide (wordpress.com) — If you live in Fresno and are facing eviction or a housing crisis, this guide walks you through immediate steps, starting with the city's Eviction Protection Program for free legal help. It also explains your rights under California law, lists local rental assistance, food, and homelessness resources, and suggests fast‑cash options like plasma donation or gig work so you can stabilize while you fight your case.
2. Fresno City Council unanimously backs resolution opposing library privatization (abc30.com) — Fresno residents should know the City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing any move to privatize Fresno County libraries, signaling strong local support for keeping them public. The vote follows interest from a private company and growing debate over potential cost savings versus reduced hours, closures, and job losses, with county supervisors still only planning a briefing on the issue.
3. Fresno council considers raising water and sewer rates after decade of steady prices (fresnobee.com) — Fresno households could see their water and sewer bills rise starting January 2027, as the City Council weighs a five‑year rate hike after nearly a decade of flat prices. Councilmember Miguel Arias delayed the decision until after November's election, citing affordability and concerns about funding new developments, while Mayor Jerry Dyer argues incremental increases are needed to fix aging pipes in older neighborhoods.
4. Fresno Unified superintendent responds to declining enrollment (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno Unified is studying options like boundary changes, program consolidation, and possibly school closures as declining enrollment and tighter budgets strain the district, though leaders stress no closures are currently scheduled. Superintendent Misty Her and the teachers union are debating how to protect neighborhood schools while staying financially responsible, and further citywide enrollment studies are planned before any major decisions.
5. Central High sophomore and her goat overcome the odds ahead of Big Fresno Fair (abc30.com) — A Central High School sophomore in Fresno has spent months rehabilitating her goat, Lt. Dan, from severe leg deformities so he can compete at the Big Fresno Fair. She and nearly 70 Central Unified students will showcase livestock, highlighting the dedication and agricultural skills local teens gain through school farm programs and fair competitions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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