Fresno is the largest city in California without its own arts and culture department, office, or division at City Hall. With the City of Fresno taking over administration of the annual Measure P competitive grants following an embezzlement scandal, some want the city to hire its own roster of arts professionals.
Julianna Morano is an Early and K-12 Education Reporter. She covers a range of topics including real estate development, lawsuits, and urban art, with a focus on the intersection of education and community issues. Julianna's work has been featured in The Fresno Bee, Education Week, Fresnoland, KVPR | Valley Public Radio, Next City, and NewsBreak.