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Omar Rashad
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Government Accountability Reporter, Fresnoland
Fresno
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Biography
Omar Rashad is the government accountability reporter at Fresnoland, where he is focused on covering homelessness, policing, health and more. His work is built around using data to simplify complicated policies and explore systems for their impacts on people's lives. He has completed past reporting stints at The Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle and CalMatters. Omar is a proud alumnus of California's community college and Cal State systems.
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Content
By Omar Rashad Verified| Fresnoland Verified What's at stake: Since a state law nullified a Fresno County committee that would dictate what books are within the reach of children inside county libraries, advocate groups are calling on the county to get rid of it. A coalition of advocacy groups sent a letter to Fresno County, calling on elected supervisors to rescind the 2023 resolution that created a parent-run library book committee.
By Omar Rashad Verified| Fresnoland Verified What's at stake: After a special election filled with controversy, southeast Fresno finally has its councilmember. Brandon Vang took his oath of office inside council chambers Thursday before presiding on his first City Council meeting. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of office Thursday, Brandon Vang thanked the people who came before him.
By Omar Rashad Verified| Fresnoland Verified What's at stake: Since a state law nullified a Fresno County committee that would dictate what books are within the reach of children inside county libraries, advocate groups are calling on the county to get rid of it. A coalition of advocacy groups sent a letter to Fresno County, calling on elected supervisors to rescind the 2023 resolution that created a parent-run library book committee.
Company Info
Fresnoland
We're a nonprofit news organization dedicated to making policy public for all residents of the central San Joaquin Valley.
Fresno, California, United States
+1 559-443-8400
Founded: 2018