Just a few months ago, William, a small dog found next to a trash bin, was in a condition so dire that it was heartbreaking to witness. Covered in sores and suffering from sarcoptic mange, the odds were stacked against him. But thanks to the quick thinking of a good...
Mick Foley in Fresno Talks About His Health, Presidential Election
Fans lined up hours in advance to meet wrestling legend Mick Foley on Thursday, Aug. 23. Foley appeared at a signing event held at The Grand 1401 downtown for retailer Chunkopop — the second straight year Foley came to Fresno to greet his fans. Decked out in Disney gear, the...
Sierra Unified Up in Arms as Petition to Leave District Gets Public Hearing
Opposing sides had their first chance to publicly voice their opinions on a petition from some homeowners to transfer more than 600 acres of foothill land from Sierra Unified School District to Clovis Unified. Parents, students, and educators filled the Foothill Elementary auditorium Thursday for the first of two public...
More Extreme Heat & More People Bring Danger to CA Cities. Will It Get as Hot as Death Valley?
On a recent sunny afternoon in Lancaster, Cassandra Hughes looked for a place to cool down. She set up a lawn chair in the shade at the edge of a park and spent the afternoon with a coloring book, listening to hip-hop music. Reaching a high of 97 degrees, this...
Stockton Unified Superintendent Has Been on the Job for a Year. What’s Changed?
Stockton Unified, a mostly poverty-stricken community in San Joaquin County, has become known for its legal troubles, financial issues and superintendent turnover, which have, for years, distracted the low-performing school district from addressing student achievement. Most of the district's nearly 40,000 students have failed to meet state standards in English...
Newsom Rejects Bill Providing $150K to Undocumented Immigrants to Buy Homes
On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to sign into law a bill expanding housing down-payment assistance to Californians regardless of immigration status. California's Dream For All program offers up to $150,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible applicants. AB Bill 1840 — authored by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula...
Fresno State Embarks on First Major Student Housing Project Since 1968
This fall Fresno State will break ground on a new affordable student housing project, the first major housing initiative at Fresno State since 1968. This project will add 228 apartment-style beds to the portfolio for Fresno State Student Housing. The new 80,000-square-foot building, located on the corner of Shaw and Cedar...
Remembering 9/11: Clovis Hosts Poignant Memorial Exhibit and Ceremony
As Americans prepare to mark the anniversary of one of the most tragic days in our country's history, Clovis offers a unique opportunity to reflect on Sept. 11, 2001. Robert Dwyer, a retired New York City firefighter who was there that day, reminds us why we must remember: "We always...
Cashing in? A CA Tribe Bought Campaign Ads for Lawmaker Who Cast Key Gambling Vote
Assemblymember Evan Low represents a Silicon Valley district that could lose tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill that would allow casino-owning tribes to sue their competitors, private card rooms. So it was surprising that Low, a Democrat who's running for...
Players to Watch in Fresno State’s Home Football Opener Against Sac State
These are the four players I'll be keeping an eye on when Fresno State hosts Sacramento State for their home opener at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday. Key Players to Watch for Fresno State Offense: Sophomore wide receiver Jalen Moss, No. 18 Moss made a name for himself against the...