Myles Barker, Author at GV Wire

Who Will Be Reedley College’s Next President?

January 21, 2019

The field of candidates to become the next Reedley College president is down to two, and the public can learn more about them through public forums next week. Both forums will take place at Reedley College's...

Area Colleges Promise Big Results from Half Billion in Spending

Myles Barker

January 18, 2019

A large crowd gathered in October for the groundbreaking of a $5 million Agriculture and Technology building at Madera Community College Center. It was the first project to emerge from a nearly half-billion-dol...

Security Video Shows Confrontation Between Bullard Student and Slatic

Myles Barker

January 16, 2019

Fresno Unified School District released security camera video Wednesday morning of a confrontation involving a male student, trustee Terry Slatic and his aide, Michelle Asadoorian, on Friday, Jan. 11, at Bullar...

Young children cooling off in front of air conditioner.

What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

Myles Barker

January 10, 2019

One thing appears certain in Fresno Unified's near future: Every school will have air conditioning. The topic dominated the district's special school board meeting Wednesday, which focused exclusively on set...

Battle to Curb ‘Epidemic’ Teen E-Cigarette Use Ramps Up

Myles Barker

January 4, 2019

Although rates for smoking traditional cigarettes are at an all-time low, there is a new player in town and it's taking over the market: electronic cigarettes. First introduced in 2003 in China, electronic c...

Want $18 an Hour? Clovis Unified Needs You to Drive Its Buses.

Myles Barker

January 4, 2019

Students are late for class, schools are reducing field trips, and district employees are working more hours. Why? A school bus driver shortage — local and nationwide. Prevalence of Shortages Nationwide ...

Shutterstock photo of teacher with young math students at their desks

Fresno County Will Lead Effort to Improve California Math Scores

Myles Barker

December 26, 2018

The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools has been entrusted with helping young learners throughout California sharpen their math skills. Along with that responsibility comes a newly awarded $11.2 million ...

Illustration that depicts pictures of Rata High School on a classroom bulletin board

Special Ed Teachers Put Finishing Touch on Renovated Rata High

Myles Barker

December 18, 2018

Fresno Unified is getting ready to reopen a high school dedicated to special education students after the holiday break. To prepare for the students' return to Florence Rata High School on Jan. 7, teachers a...

Fresno Unified, EOC Provide Free Meals Over Winter Break

Myles Barker

December 17, 2018

With the winter break in full effect at Fresno Unified, some students may wonder where they are going to get their next meal. FUSD and the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission are alleviating those conce...

What Is Central Valley Promise? 1,600 Students Find Out.

Myles Barker

December 17, 2018

When Matthew Rodrigues grows up, he wants to attend college to become a nurse or a doctor. "I think going to college is very important in life," said Rodrigues, a sixth-grade student at Jefferson Elementary ...

Nasreen Johnson Jumps Into Race for Vacant Supervisor Seat

Fresno Court Strike Ends After Five Days

4 Charged in Plot to Attack US Muslim Community Named Islamberg

Bullard Student’s Attorney ‘Troubled’ by Questioning of Client

GM to Slash 14,700 Jobs in North America

Will PG&E Customers Pay More in Bankruptcy? Not if Watchdog Can Stop It

Walters: The High Price We Pay for Low-Rent Housing

World Economy Forecast to Slow in 2019 Amid Trade Tensions

Heisman Winner Murray Thrills A’s, Except When He Scrambles

Rams’ McVay Knows Refs Missed Pass Interference Call

‘Roma,’ ‘The Favourite’ Lead Oscar Nominations With 10 Nods

At Sundance, Powerhouse Documentaries Will Be Everywhere

Walters: Where Do Middle-of-the-Road Voters Go Now?

King’s Speech Inspires Writer to Break Silence on Palestine

Walters: The High Price We Pay for Low-Rent Housing

Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Rep. Jeff Denham on Water Actions, Migrant Caravan and Marijuana Taxes

Myles Barker

Who Will Be Reedley College’s Next President?

Area Colleges Promise Big Results from Half Billion in Spending

Security Video Shows Confrontation Between Bullard Student and Slatic

What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

Battle to Curb ‘Epidemic’ Teen E-Cigarette Use Ramps Up

Want $18 an Hour? Clovis Unified Needs You to Drive Its Buses.

Fresno County Will Lead Effort to Improve California Math Scores

Special Ed Teachers Put Finishing Touch on Renovated Rata High

Fresno Unified, EOC Provide Free Meals Over Winter Break

What Is Central Valley Promise? 1,600 Students Find Out.

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