FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – $100 million more has hit Fresno's Downtown revitalization efforts, after it was announced the second lump sum of money came in from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office this week.

As of now, the total sits at $150 million from the state, out of the $250 million promised in 2023.

It's big money for big aspirations, but a major investment Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer believes will make a huge difference to bring people back to Downtown and Chinatown.

"You can look to see a lot more people living Downtown over the next 24 to 36 months," said Mayor Dyer.

Dyer, who has always been a strong proponent of downtown's revitalization, says these dollars will immediately be put to good use.

"That's going for the construction of two garages, all of the infrastructure with water and

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