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Fresno Gets a Shoutout on Jeopardy! in Monday's Episode
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 5 months ago on
April 16, 2025

Fresno was featured in a clue on Monday’s "Jeopardy!" episode, earning contestant Andrew Hayes $800 and highlighting the city’s Armenian heritage and Spanish name origin. (Shutterstock)

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Fresno made a cameo on national television Monday during a round of “Jeopardy!” with a clue that spotlighted the city’s cultural heritage and name origin.

During the “Double Jeopardy!” round, contestants were presented with the clue: “This San Joaquin Valley city, Spanish for ‘ash tree,’ is historically a center for Armenian immigrants.”

Contestant Andrew Hayes correctly responded with “What is Fresno?” and earned $800 for the answer.

Fresno was featured among other international cities in the category, including Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Aleppo, Syria; Valparaíso, Chile; and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Hayes, who secured the correct response, went on to win the game and returned to compete again in the next episode.

Hayes lost on Thursday but had more than $130,000 in winnings from his 6-day run.

Fresno, the fifth-largest city in California, has long been known for its significant Armenian community, with immigration to the region dating to the late 19th century.

The city’s name, Spanish for “ash tree,” refers to the abundance of ash trees once found along the San Joaquin River.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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