City of Fresno

Now Hiring Safety & Training Specialist Do you have a Class A CDL and can develop, implement, and coordinate safety training programs? If so, we want to talk to you! This role focuses on commercial driver safety and training, with an emphasis on compliance, inspections and accident prevention. Apply now and help keep our team safe! Learn more and click here to apply https://bit.ly/3DLXOJi

Exciting news for Fresno businesses! The City of Fresno has received a $500,000 charitable contribution from PG&E to support two vital community initiatives. $400,000 will go toward the Energy Efficiency Grant Program, aimed at helping locally owned restaurants cut operational costs and enhance sustainability. The program will be managed by the City of Fresno’s Economic Development Department and will be supported by an additional $400,000 in city funding, bringing the total available grants to $800,000. 🍽️💡 More information: https://lnkd.in/gqA7CnxR $100,000 will provide 5 LUCAS chest compression devices for the Fresno Fire Department, enhancing emergency response capabilities and saving lives in cardiac emergencies. 🚒💓

🚨 We’re Hiring: Graffiti Abatement Manager! 🎨🚧 Join the City of Fresno’s Public Works team to lead graffiti removal efforts and keep our city clean! Manage crews, oversee budgets, and work with the community to make a difference. ✅ Competitive pay & benefits ✅ Paid leave & retirement ✅ Help beautify Fresno! 📅 Apply by March 13, 2025! https://bit.ly/4hk0prW

Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White are pleased to announce the appointment of Mindy Casto as the 24th Chief of the Fresno Police Department. A dedicated law enforcement professional, Chief Casto is committed to reducing violent crime, improving service levels, and strengthening professionalism within the department. Throughout her three-decade career, Chief Casto has risen through the ranks from Police Explorer to Interim Chief of Police, demonstrating a deep commitment to public safety, community policing, and department modernization. She has held leadership positions across multiple divisions, including Patrol, Investigations, Internal Affairs, and Support Services, overseeing critical crime reduction efforts, officer training programs, and major department initiatives. Her experience spans violent crime investigations, crisis response, and policy development, as well as labor negotiations, community relations, and technology implementation. She has played a pivotal role in advancing public safety through innovation, securing millions in funding for equipment and AI-driven policing solutions, and enhancing officer training to build a more professional and efficient force. Chief Casto was officially appointed to this role yesterday, February 12, 2025.

🌟 We Need Your Input! 🌟 The City of Fresno is developing the Vision Zero Action Plan—a vital initiative aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries in our community. 🚦 Your voice matters! Take our survey by Friday, January 31 to share your priorities for traffic safety: tinyurl.com/VZFresno. 💡 Learn more about the Vision Zero Action Plan here: https://lnkd.in/gu5-MEzF. Let’s work together to Build Safer Streets in Fresno! 🚸

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn how your business can secure contracts and play a key role in Fresno’s growth and success! https://lnkd.in/g2YVz_Gy

🚧 Traffic Calming in Action 🚧 Today, crews installed five sets of speed humps in Fresno neighborhoods and around schools - Enhancing safety and slowing down traffic where it's needed most. Want speed humps on your street? The next application period opens March 1, 2025. Go to fresno.gov/publicworks to learn more.

🛑 New All-Way Stop Alert! 🛑 We've installed a new all-way stop and high-visibility crosswalks at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Tenth Street to improve safety. Drive carefully and watch for pedestrians- let's keep Fresno safe!

Janay Conley grew up in southwest Fresno and credits her mother for teaching her about business and giving back - and now she uses those lessons as an Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Fresno! Her team works to attract businesses to Fresno, care for existing businesses, and walk business owners through any issues they face by providing resources and aid. She loves being part of a team that creates jobs and changes lives. The City of Fresno has tools to help you wherever you are in your business journey, including a start-up guide that walks you through everything you need to do to get your business rolling. To learn more about the team and get connected to resources, click here: https://lnkd.in/gcYfwfdC

Next time you ride with Fresno FAX, you may get picked up by Lionel Johnson! He works shifts on routes all over the city and loves putting a smile on riders' faces, so be sure to say hello when you see him. 👋🚌 Lionel also coaches youth football in Fresno and enjoys working with kids and the public. He says that bus drivers impacted him when he rode the bus as a child, and he wants to have that same positive influence on every person who rides his bus. Thank you for all you do, Lionel! To learn more about the FAX routes you can use to get you where you need to go, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUqziGQd