Company representatives denied the claims in both cases. Natalie Hanson reports on breaking news, police and fire and criminal justice. The lawsuit also claims Harmony Communities sent residents leases without terms that are required under the law. The case status is Pending - Other Pending. In 2015, she won the Outstanding Journalist of the Year Award from the Nevada Press Association, and also received the Community Service Award. The Chico State graduate is passionate about being outdoors, cooking, creative writing and community-focused journalism and resilience. All Rights Reserved. On 05/09/2022 this business's accreditation in the BBB was revoked by the BBB's Board of Directors due to failure by the business to adhere to the BBB requirement that Accredited Businesses meet and abide by the following standards: This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. She recently received the 2018 Journalistic Integrity award from the CACJ. Snowfall reaches 15 feet in some areas of Yosemite National Park, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Neighbors help each other during power outage in Madera County. *In Canada, trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, used under License. The letter stated it was because the park was not profitable and a city ordinance had kept them from increasing rent, according to the Marin Independent Journal. @ 2023 Harmony Communities. Judge: Ross, Roger. "So many people are using their exteriors as almost a junk yard and that is a fire danger," he said. That's why she's passing out fliers encouraging the residents of Trails End to come together to take ownership of the park -- literally. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met. Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Harmony Communities, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. Corporate Headquarters: 838 West Hastings Street, Suite 300 | Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6 | 604-669-2663 Thompson described the $200 monthly increase as brutal.. I visted the house every day as it is STILL currently being built. DocketCase initiated. Receipt number 597503. DocketProof of Service of Summons as to Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation served on 11/16/2020 by Substituted Service. The Central Valley Regional Water Board cited the park owners for 31 violations over their waste discharge requirements, according to the lawsuit. }); [ Placeholder content for popup link ] The builder, Harmony Homes, refused to return the $5000.00 ******* money. Proof of Service of Summons as to Matthew Davies served on 12/02/2020 by Substituted Service. Harmony Communities did not respond to requests for comment. We believe in charging a fair market rent as well as providing subsidies to those in need. A $20 service fee was added at the beginning of 2021. Thompson was told via email that because of the lawsuit, they wouldnt send notices in Spanish. The reality is the land is worth much more than operating an RV Park for affordable housing. Agriculture Action Type: Request for Dismissal; Judge: Waters, Robert T.. Request for Dismissal - Entire Action as to Donna Braxton, Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation, Matthew Davies Entered. The projects faced opposition from neighboring residents due to the fire risk of adding more density in a high fire hazard severity zone as well as exceeding the number of homes allowed in the General Plan. Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and The management company also instituted 29 rules, which were described in the lawsuit as burdensome, unreasonable, oppressive, and unnecessary.. Harmony also implemented oppressive, unreasonable rules in the park. Residents are prohibited from having anything outside of their home except barbeques, patio furniture, and bicycles. Now there's a plan to the sell Trails End to property company Harmony Communities. 2020-08-06, Fresno County Superior Courts | Personal Injury | On 03/24/2021 Harmony Communities, Inc filed an Other lawsuit against Phillip Rocha. (AP) A Montana beekeeper has recovered hives that were, Starting in 1999, prices for agricultural land in the South, Visitors to the Central Valley spent more than $1.96 billion, Amazon.com today announced plans to open a fulfillment center in, Select industry On Aug. 23, the notices of intent to sue were filed on behalf of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council, Endangered Habitats League and the Cleveland National Forest Foundation. Proof of Service of Summons as to Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation served on 11/16/2020 by Substituted Service. $("#paoc-modal-1").bind("contextmenu",function(e) { $(".custombox-content").bind("contextmenu",function(e) { Action Type: Summons - Civil; Judge: Ross, Roger. The lawsuit claims Harmony Communities increased rent by 32% soon after taking over the property. Last year, more than 80,000 homes were sold on MHVillage with a combined transaction value exceeding $3 billion. Este sitio slo contiene contenido archivado. Healthcare The Rancho Santa Fe Association board last week said it would not move forward in joining a lawsuit or filing its own legal action. What will change? I have tried to appeal to the builder to no avail. In total the supervisors are expected to hear seven GPAs by the end of this year, including Newland Sierra, a 2,135-unit development in Twin Oaks Valley north of Escondido and possibly the 1,746-unit Lilac Hills Ranch project in Valley Center. What that means is that there is sort of a justice gap where other types of renters in the state are able to get these very important protections, the mobile home parks are left in a different situation, she said. Under terms of the lawsuit, residents would at most compel ownership to better maintain the property they acquired in 2019 as well as get them to undo what they say is retaliation against the lawsuit. If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. Watch our latest videos showing our accomplishments and compelling stories. With 42 communities and over 10,000 sites across North America, we have what you're looking for! Our attorneys are reviewing the document submitted by the tenants counsel, but we believe the claims are unfounded. Visit CRLA.org for all our latest news & information. Attorneys representing them on that are working hard with, you know, community partners and the County of Fresno to try and obtain funding to help residents purchase the park in a way that can bring the rent down, Thompson said. 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Alberta Mustang Acres, Red Deer, Alberta Westwood Court, Innisfail, Alberta Arizona Phoenix North, Phoenix, Arizona DocketHearing regarding: Case Management Conference , set for 05/04/2021 at 8:30 AM before Hon. (209) 932-8747 Harmony Communities Profile and History Based in Stockton, California, Harmony Communities owns and operates thirty premier manufactured home communities in California and Oregon, and sees tiny homes as both an affordable and functional solution to California's housing crisis. Family of man killed in Trail's End Mobile Home Park fire files wrongful death lawsuit, Trails End takeover: City of Fresno now controls conditions at mobile home park, Fresno woman involved in mobile home fire calling for change. It says the nearest comparable neighborhood, a site in eastern Larkspur, charges about $2,000 for similar accommodations.. All Rights Reserved. 2019-12-17. We would happily engage with a non profit who was able to perform and transact at a similar price point.. Harmony Communities, Inc., (Harmony) a Stockton-based corporation that operates more than twenty mobile home parks throughout California and Oregon, took over Shady Lakes in April 2018. The lawsuit also claims Harmony Communities sent residents leases without terms that are required under the law. CRLA, Inc. is not responsible for any third-party content that may be accessed through this site. Outside of the financial reasons keeping them there, most of the residents come from the same area in Oaxaca a state in southern Mexico. Some residents believe the rental increases that occurred shortly after the complaint was filed were retaliatory. Ms. Jaymie Buchholz, Customer Service Specialist, Ms. Jan Scarborough, Marketing Coordinator. Thompson said residents buying the park would be a win-win. The park has been operating at a loss for several years and has been fighting to keep this park open so no resident will have to move, the letter stated. This story was originally published February 12, 2020, 9:47 AM. A meeting was held in May 2022 by the CPUC to hear the matter. Aug. 28, 2018 10 AM PT. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Harmony Communities. 2021-10-22, Butte County Superior Courts | Labor | Professional Services A $20 service fee was added at the beginning of 2021. Hanson previously covered city government politics, homelessness and housing and environmental issues at the Chico Enterprise-Record. Negative reviews EVERYWHERE. A plaintiff can make any allegations they like, but that does not make them true. Finally, one place to get all the court documents we need. 2011 - CRLA Web design: LaserCom Design, San Francisco Photos by David Bacon & CRLA archives, ABOUT USMission & VisionBoard of DirectorsVictories Jobs & IntershipsVideosContact Us 2017 - CRLAWeb design: LaserCom Design, San FranciscoPhotos by David Bacon & CRLA archives, SUPPORT USDonateEventsCy Pres AwardProBono AssistanceFoundation & GrantsVolunteer, RESOURCESCOVID-19En EspaolCRLA NewsPress ReleasesPublicationsMedia, Visit CRLA.org for all our latest news & information, Visite CRLA.org para conocer nuestras ltimas noticias e informacin. The suits allege that the drug is defective and unreasonably dangerous and was not adequately labeled to warn both patients and doctors of its risks. "Then when that happens, rent tends to be lower. $100.00. Trucking Turnover is very low because moving is so expensive. The group of residents advocating for a cooperative is hoping the City of Fresno will support the idea before a judge later this month. Hearing regarding: Case Management Conference , set for 05/04/2021 at 8:30 AM before Hon. 04/01/2021: Notice of Reassignment of Judicial Officer (RW). Jacqueline Arsivaud, chair of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council, argued that neither project will provide affordable housing. Action Type: Case Management Statement; Judge: Waters, Robert T.. Minutes finalized for Case Management Conference held on 05/04/2021 08:30 AM . The Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council has initiated litigation against the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for its approval of the Harmony Grove Village South and Valiano housing projects. Law 2/18/2022 - Proof of Service of Electronic Service, 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Proposed Order, 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Memorandum of Points & Authorities, 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Ex Parte for Order to Quash, Cases involving other matters not classified elsewhere, 890, 1890, 1990, 2890, 2899, 2999, 3375, 3890, 3896, 3899, 3999, 4890, 4896, 4999, Harmony Communities, Inc. vs. Phillip Rocha, List filed; Comment: Petitioner's Index of Exhibits in Support of Amended Petition for Rules Injunction, Amended Document Filed; Comment: Verified Amended Petition for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations Under California Civil Code 798.88 and Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs Under California Civil Code 798.85, Petition for; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Cancel Reason: Court Order, Ex Parte Hearing; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:29 AM; Result: Heard, Financial info for Rocha, Phillip: Fee Waiver $60.00, Financial info for Rocha, Phillip: Transaction Assessment $60.00, Proof of Service; Comment: RE: Electronic Service of Ex-Parte & Supporting Documents, Order Received for Signature; Comment: PENDING REVIEW @ 2/22/2022 HEARING Forwarded to Dept: 404 Order for: Quashing Service of Summons, Declaration Filed; Comment: RE: of Ephraim Camacho, Ex parte Filed; Comment: For An Order Quashing Service of Summons Re: Petitioners Verified Petition For Permanent Injunction and Award For Attorney Fees And Costs, Order Granting Waiver of Court Fees and Cost Signed; Comment: By Deputy Clerk, Financial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: EFile Payment Receipt # WEB-2021-17987 Harmony Communities, Inc. $225.00, Financial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: Transaction Assessment $225.00, Financial: Harmony Communities, Inc.; Total Financial Assessment $365.00; Total Payments and Credits $365.00, Statement filed; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, List filed; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, Petition filed; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations. }); Action Type: Case Management Statement; Judge: Waters, Robert T.. Case Management Statement filed by Braxton, Donna. Work was done to correct what was a terrible odor, but Thompson said many clients complain it still stinks from time to time. We do this by identifying existing, high potential properties ripe for investment, upgrade, beautification and expansion. All rights reserved, Burnum MHP, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Shawnigan Lake MHP, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, Timberland MHP, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Foothills Mobile Home Park, Oroville, California, Village of North Oak, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Indian Trail North , Burtchville, Michigan, Hanwell Community, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Kellys Community, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Maritime Estates, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Nethervue Community, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Edgewood Grove Estates, Somerset, Pennsylvania, Mill Creek Estates, New Holland, Pennsylvania, Gaslite Manor MHC, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In late 2020, Harmony Communities made water and trash utilities payments separate. Robert T. Waters in Department 11B. 41017Petition027264b; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, 41017Statemen03bc915; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, 41017Verified00eca3a; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, 03/28/2022: 3/28/22 Amended Petition Filed, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - Proof of Service of Electronic Service, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Proposed Order, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Memorandum of Points & Authorities, 02/18/2022: 2/18/2022 - HRG: 2/22/2022 - Ex Parte for Order to Quash, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Document Filed, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Amended Statement HRG 2/24/2022, 02/07/2022: 2/7/2022 Notice of Hearing HRG 2/24/2022, DocketList filed; Comment: Petitioner's Index of Exhibits in Support of Amended Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketAmended Document Filed; Comment: Verified Amended Petition for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations Under California Civil Code 798.88 and Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs Under California Civil Code 798.85, DocketPetition for; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Cancel Reason: Court Order, DocketEx Parte Hearing; Judicial Officer: Cullers, Mark; Hearing Time: 8:29 AM; Result: Heard, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Fee Waiver $60.00, FinancialFinancial info for Rocha, Phillip: Transaction Assessment $60.00, DocketProof of Service; Comment: RE: Electronic Service of Ex-Parte & Supporting Documents, DocketOrder Received for Signature; Comment: PENDING REVIEW @ 2/22/2022 HEARING Forwarded to Dept: 404 Order for: Quashing Service of Summons, DocketDeclaration Filed; Comment: RE: of Ephraim Camacho, DocketEx parte Filed; Comment: For An Order Quashing Service of Summons Re: Petitioners Verified Petition For Permanent Injunction and Award For Attorney Fees And Costs, DocketOrder Granting Waiver of Court Fees and Cost Signed; Comment: By Deputy Clerk, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: EFile Payment Receipt # WEB-2021-17987 Harmony Communities, Inc. $225.00, FinancialFinancial info for Harmony Communities, Inc.: Transaction Assessment $225.00, FinancialFinancial: Harmony Communities, Inc.; Total Financial Assessment $365.00; Total Payments and Credits $365.00, DocketStatement filed; Comment: of Nature and Extent of Oral Testimony and Estimate of Time of Hearing, DocketList filed; Comment: Index of Exhibits ISO Petition for Rules Injunction, DocketPetition filed; Comment: for Permanent Injunction Against Violations of Rules and Regulations, Fresno County Superior Courts | Other | "I thought it was a mobile home park.". After adding new utility fees that had been parceled out and another increase, in some cases rent had climbed over 100% since 2019. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Rancho Santa Fe Review. Price and terms were agreed to but, again, they couldnt perform and ultimately backed out. Replacing a laundry room or a lamp post may be expensive, but usually those rent increases will be temporary until the improvement has been paid off. Yesenia Amaro covers immigration and diverse communities for The Fresno Bee. The lawsuit filed last Monday alleges Harmony has allowed taxes and bills to go unpaid, has hired family and friends for unnecessary work and defied arbitration and judicial rulings that. Hearing Type: Jury Trial; Court Room: 11B; Result: Vacated; Judge: Robert T. Waters; Participant: Donna Braxton (Plaintiff); Participant: Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation (Defendant); Participant: Matthew Davies (Defendant), Hearing Type: Mandatory Settlement Conference; Court Room: 11B; Result: Vacated; Judge: Robert T. Waters; Participant: Donna Braxton (Plaintiff); Participant: Harmony Communities, Inc., a California corporation (Defendant); Participant: Matthew Davies (Defendant). Harmony Communities, the Stockton-based owner of the Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park in Fresno County, have raised rents nearly 100% for some residents since purchasing the park four years ago. Business Profile Harmony Communities, Inc. Property Management Contact Information 6653 Embarcadero Dr Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 Visit Website (209) 932-8747 Customer Complaints 1 complaints. One concern Thompson has is that Fresnos rent control ordinance has not been tested in courts. Rent increases are done on an annual basis and are generally in line with inflation. For example, we have no way of knowing which residents are involvedtheir attorney has not divulged this informationso any claims of retaliation are simply not true.. Contact Information 8912 Spanish Ridge Ave STE 200 Las Vegas, NV 89148-1312 Get Directions Visit Website (702) 478-8375 1/5 Average of 1 Customer Reviews Customer Complaints 4 complaints closed in. The park has been an affordable option for the families and has provided them with the stability of home ownership as well as a tight-knit community. Property Management The lawsuit was . Some family members have gone out to work in the fields to make up for added costs. In a statement to The Bee, company representatives denied many of the residents claims. Public Records Policy. RELATED: Family of man killed in Trail's End Mobile Home Park fire files wrongful death lawsuit. The attorney, Mariah C. Thompson, works with California Rural Legal Assistance. Since most residents own their own homes, costs are largely fixed for property owners, Merrifield said. And in a Fresno County case last year, residents at the Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park filed a lawsuit alleging the company unfairly hiked rents and harassed tenants. Properties owned/managed throughout California and Oregon, Approximate number of residents living in a Harmony Community, Harmony Communities - All Rights Reserved |. The first hearings were supposed to begin this month, but both parties agreed to a six month-extension. She's representing residents at The Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park in a lawsuit filed in 2020 against Harmony Communities that cites a 32 increase. In fact, we believe most all of the allegations are not only disingenuous but are outright falsehoods. Things are getting desperate in this remote, mountainous community in far Northern California, where cannabis is king the economy, the culture, the everything. City of Fresno officials declined to comment about whether they would or wouldn't support the sale to Harmony Communities. The 53-year-old man said all residents who are part of the lawsuit work in the field seasonally. Harmony Communities spokesperson Heywood Jablom issued the following statement: Shady Lakes has completed close $1,000,000 in repairs and upgrades to the park over the last 4 years, including water and sewer systems upgrades as well as numerous road and lighting repairs. BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. At a time when quality affordable housing is disappearing fast, it is our mission to expand options for economical and beautiful housing in the states and communities in which we operate. Automotive Corporate Headquarters: I was fully approved for the loan at which time the lender requested $5000.00 ******* money which went to the builder. Action Type: Civil Case Cover Sheet; Judge: Ross, Roger. The next court hearing is on March 30. For more information on CRLA, please visit: www.crla.org. DocketNotice of Case Assignment and Scheduling Information. Yet this group of four supervisors choked and did not have the political will when they had the tool and the chance to require housing the average North County resident could afford, Arsivaud said. Our privacy policy is straight-forward: This website does not collect any personal information about you or any user. How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews. Shady Lakes LLC purchased the property for $3.1 million, according to documents filed with the Fresno County Recorders Office. When someone does move, it is common they will sell the unit to the property owner. She believes residents buying the park as a cooperative is the best solution. Subscribe now & save $20 OFF. Water bills range anywhere from $50 to $200, Thompson said. Thompson described the rules as impermissible, and said the management company issued notices to residents in violation of those rules. Do your own research and see all the red flags yourself. var cbClass = custombox[0]; , El Grupo Comunitario de San Miguel Cuevas (El Grupo Comunitario) is an unincorporated resident association that primarily represents low-wage farmworker families residing in Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park, a small mobile home community located approximately one mile south of Malaga in Fresno County.. The park has been operating at a significant loss which we are attempting to remedy, the company said in the statement. Judge: Ross, Roger. We welcome all types of volunteers. Merrifield has been an expert witness in several cases where property owners requested increases for properties in cities that have mobile home rent control ordinances. We we're excited by their seemingly friendly agents throughout the process. Judge: Waters, Robert T.. DocketHearing regarding: Jury Trial Assignment (est 7-10 days), set for 07/25/2022 at 1:30 PM before Hon. BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes. Marketing But it only took four years under ownership of Shady Lakes LLC and managed by Harmony Communities both of which are owned by the same person to undergo the triple-digit increase in rent. Recent California laws offering rent control and just-cause eviction protections dont apply to mobile home parks, she said. The company said it has issued cleanliness notices to four residents, to keep their porches clean and sanitary. The company also said they have not filed any evictions. This is the Harmony Communities company profile. Our work impacts farmworkers, individuals with disabilities, immigrant populations, LGBT communities, women, children and families in rural areas. BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. While the management has already increased rent for 2021, any further rent increases must be approved through the hearing process provided for in San Rafael Municipal Code.. Banking and Finance BBB reports on known marketplace practices. During the projects July 25 hearing, county staff and fire experts said that the fire protection plan developed for the projects was extensive with measures that met and exceeded San Diego County Consolidated Fire Code. Receipt number 597503. "There's special funding available from the federal government and other investors to lend to these communities so that residents can purchase their parks themselves," said Thompson. custombox = document.getElementsByClassName("custombox-content"); If you do not agree with these terms, then do not use our website and/or services. The residents attorney also said conditions at the park did not justify the significant rent hike. And a notice given to a resident at Shady. I even have proof that she accidentally admitted fault and said she printed wrong brochure but seems like she did not realize that that's the brochure she circled & put into our contract that states which house we are getting. 2019-12-19, Santa Clara County Superior Courts | Contract | When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints. They'd need to hold a vote with participation from each of the park's 60 units, with a majority voting to move forward with the plan to collectively purchase the property. She's representing residents at The Shady Lakes Mobile Home Park in a lawsuit filed in 2020 against Harmony Communities that cites a 32 increase. All rights Reserved. It is not a recreational vehicle park, subject to a different statutory scheme, he wrote. Payment received by Donna Braxton in the amount of $435.00. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. They are still facing rent. Some are buying less food, not using electricity, cutting services, shopping for clothes less often. Many of them also received a seven-day notice to comply with several rules, including permanently removing Christmas lights hanging in front of the house and carport or face eviction, according to a copy of one of the notices. Residents who oppose these rules have been harassed and threatened by Harmonys staff. The affiliates of Harmony Communities paid $9 million for the property, county documents show. DocketSummons issued and filed. I do think you will all agree that a property needs to make a reasonable amount of money in order to stay in business and that the new rents are incredibly affordable and fair to all, said the letter, which is unsigned. We continue to operate the park in conformance with all state laws and regulations and are deemed to be in full compliance by the State of California agencies. Transmission and receipt of the information in this site is not intended to solicit or create, and does not create, any attorney-client relationship between CRLA, Inc. and any person or entity. Retail To receive the latest information about new communities, available properties and exciting changes to the communities we manage, send us an email by CLICKING HERE. SKIP THE POP-UPS Mark Adams is the court-appointed receiver at Trails End and insists that Harmony Communities was picked for a reason. We dont want them to increase the rent again because they are increasing it significantly.. With the batching, the board approved three GPA projects on July 25 for a total of 3,937 new housing units in the county. The two General Plan amendment projects approved by the board of supervisors last month represent a total of 779 new housing units in Harmony Grove and Eden Valley, south of Escondido. Many of the residents have received notices requesting their gates be left unlocked at all times, and have had personnel with the company enter their private property and take photos of everything around their house, Thompson said. She represents a group of about a dozen residents who are opposed to the sale and the rules that Harmony Communities plans to enforce, including not allowing dogs without leashes, requiring residents to clear the space between trailers of appliances, canopies, and other items. $100.00. Vote for The Fresno Bee prep girls Athlete of the Week for Feb. 20-25, Employee, student sue Fresno State and CSU over handling of harassment claims, Brewery District pioneer in Fresno opens new taproom. 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