Melissa Montalvo

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Do more cops make Fresno Tower District safer? ‘Presence alone does not prevent crime’

By: Melissa Montalvo

An expert on policing in nightlife districts weighs in on Fresno’s increased presence in the Tower District. .

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NYT journalist behind Chavez investigation to speak at alma mater Fresno State

By: Melissa Montalvo

New York Times editor Manny Fernandez, who investigated sexual assault by labor leader Cesar Chavez, will be in town next week.

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Shaver Springs residents advised not to drink or cook with water due to elevated uranium

By: Melissa Montalvo

After weeks of outcry from residents in a small Fresno County foothill community, state and county officials are now telling residents they shouldn't drink or cook with their water.

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Congressional District 21 candidates on Iran war, gas prices

By: Melissa Montalvo

As of Sept. 29, the average cost of gas in California is $6.38 per gallon, according to AAA.

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Your voter guide to Measure S, the Fresno County transportation tax

By: Melissa Montalvo, Liliana Fannin

Measure S would replace Fresno County’s existing half-cent transportation sales tax, known as Measure C, set to expire in 2027.

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Your guide to Measure D, the City of Fresno’s general sales tax

By: Melissa Montalvo

City of Fresno voters will decide in November whether to approve a general services tax that city officials say would generate about $65 million a year to be used for transportation, public safety and infrastructure.

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Incumbent Fong faces challenger for 20th District seat representing Clovis in Congress

By: Melissa Montalvo

Incumbent Republican Rep. Vince Fong of Bakersfield will face a Democratic challenger who says the district needs a more engaged representative in the November general election.

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Two dozen detained by ICE in Fresno area, sources say. ‘Calling it the election surge’

By: María G. Ortiz-Briones, Melissa Montalvo, Nick Fenley

A surge of around two dozen ICE arrests conducted primarily via traffic stops has been reported the past week in Fresno and Madera counties, according to a local official and immigrant rights advocacy groups.

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‘That’s gross.’ What’s next for the failing Shaver Springs water system?

By: Melissa Montalvo

Key Takeaways AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Fresno County is pursuing a private well purchase for possible use next year.

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Fresno PD increased spending by 940% in Tower District on weekend nights. Is it safer?

By: Melissa Montalvo

Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]