The Mariposa Plaza Activation project revitalizes a significant downtown plaza. The upgrades encompass tree planting, landscaping, lighting enhancements, the installation of permeable paving, two stages, a shade structure, and related utility improvements. The plaza will continue to serve its historical purpose as a gathering place for public speaking and community events ..read more

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Peach Avenue Widening Project. This phase of the project will widen Peach Avenue between Butler and Florence Avenues from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided arterial with median landscaping, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and streetlights. The project will also include the installation of new traffic signal facilities at Peach and Hamilton, improvements to the railroad crossing, water distribution, sanitary sewers, roadway pavement sections, and bike lanes ..read more

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation-Fresno Area Express (FAX) anticipates releasing several transit-related technology, construction, and planning procurements over the next six months. Please click here for a detailed list of anticipated procurements: Fax Bid Opportunities For more information, please register for Planet Bids in the City of Fresno Vendor Portal (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/14769/portal-home) to search and bid electronically on these and other city opportunities. FAX is continually seeking bids from DBEs and SBEs. Carolina Ilic, Assistant Director ..read more

Parking meters, permits, and citations can lead to a lot of questions – and that’s where Luis Rosas Torres steps in! His genuine attitude shines through as he works to assist drivers with their parking questions and make the process as easy as possible. Thank you, Luis! For more information regarding downtown parking, parking citations, parking meters and more, click here: https://www.fresno.gov/planning/parking/ If you have parking-related questions or concerns, visit Luis at City Hall or give the team a call at 559-621-PARK (7275 ..read more

If you lost something while flying out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, don’t worry! Brigitte Aragon and her team have your back! One of her job duties is to oversee the airport’s lost and found. There were 2,000 items lost at the airport in 2023, and she works hard to unite those items with their owners. She also has fond memories of flying out of the airport as a child and says she’s happy to work in the place where she made those memories! If you think you lost something at the airport, call 559-621-6650 or click here for more information: https://flyfresno.com/lost-found ..read more

In addition to serving in the Fresno Police Department’s Family Justice Bureau, Sgt. Sukhbir Chauhan also works to be a resource for the Punjabi community in Fresno! He helps with translations and serves as a bridge between the community and the department. Sgt. Chauhan says that families like his dreamt of a time when they’d see themselves represented in the police force, and now he’s proud to be part of that. Thank you, Sgt. Chauhan ..read more

The City of Fresno’s surface water treatment facilities take water from rain and snowpack and treat it until it meets or exceeds drinking water standards, and Joseph Payne oversees that all-important process. Working in water runs in his family, and Joseph says it’s cool to be part of creating something safe for the people of Fresno. Thank you, Joseph ..read more

There are close to 2,600 active vehicles and equipment in the City of Fresno’s fleet, and when they need to be replaced, Miguel Ramirez is the guy who gets it done! He buys everything from fire engines to garbage trucks, and his work keeps City employees on the road and serving the people of Fresno. Thank you, Miguel! #WeWorkForYou ..read more

From checking developer plans to working one-on-one with residents, Ryan Murphy in the Department of Public Utilities helps make sure that anyone building in Fresno is meeting water infrastructure standards. Ryan began with the City in the Youth Jobs Corps Program, which provides an opportunity for young people to get work experience through a paid internship – and now, he’s moved into permanent employment. To learn more about the Youth Jobs Corps Program, click here: fresno.gov/youthjobs ..read more

With Fresno Area Express buses providing millions of rides each year, things are bound to get left behind by riders – so where do they go? They end up at the FAX Lost and Found, where Maria Alvarez works hard to reunite lost belongings with their owners! If you’ve lost belongings on a FAX bus, just call 559-621-RIDE, provide a detailed description of your item, and Maria and the team will see if they have it ..read more