Fresno Unified's new interim superintendent met with reporters Wednesday afternoon to talk about her life story, her longtime connection to the district as a student and staffer, and her plans for moving the state's third-largest school district forward. Misty Her said her top priorities will be boosting student academic outcomes,...
Armenian President Tours Fresno, Visits William Saroyan Gravesite and Museum
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan visited Fresno on Wednesday, part of a six-day tour in California. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer escorted Khachaturyan to the Ararat Cemetery to lay flowers at the William Saroyan gravesite, then they went to the William Saroyan House Museum. The visit concluded with lunch at The Palms....
Fresno City College Names Dean Medallion Winners and Commencement Speaker
Fresno City College has announced the seven graduating students chosen by their division dean for a Dean Medallion and also the alumnus who will be this year's commencement speaker. The seven students will receive their medallions at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Old Administration Building, Room 251....
Predicting What Dyer Will Say During His State of the City Address
Jerry Dyer delivers his fourth State of the City address on Thursday, and if he follows form, we can report on what he will talk about ahead of time. Dyer's speeches have been ... largely predictable. So gather your bingo card (or shot glass if you are so inclined), and...
Teoscar Hernández’s 3 RBIs Propel Dodgers to 7th Straight Win
LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers' pitching starts, and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday to win its seventh straight and complete an unbeaten homestand. Freddie Freeman got aboard with a two-out double...
Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Pleads Guilty in Sports Betting Case
LOS ANGELES — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud Wednesday in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. The scandal surrounding Ippei Mizuhara shocked baseball fans...
Benson Honored Again as Bulldogs Head to NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championships
Fresno State women's water polo coach Natalie Benson has been named the Golden Coast Conference Coach of the Year for the fourth year in a row in voting by conference coaches. "I am humbled and honored to have been named Coach of the Year for the Golden Coast Conference," said...
Merced County Leaders Vote to Close Two Fire Stations: ‘We’re Moving into Hard Times’
The Merced County Board of Supervisors took a series of actions Tuesday that will cut the number of full-time Cal Fire stations from 19 down to 15. The board voted 4-1 to close Station 96 in the City of Livingston, with District 1 Supervisor Rodrigo Espinosa giving the sole vote...
Your PG&E Bill Could Be Going Up. Vote Is Thursday.
The California Public Utilities Commission is scheduled Thursday to approve a $24 fixed charge for most customers of investor-owned utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric. The $24 charge was seen as a compromise after public outcry erupted over a proposal to peg the charge, which is supposed to cover utilities'...
Chris Tomlin, Boots in the Park, and Sandra Bernhard Headline Mother’s Day Weekend Options
Mother's Day Weekend will be a busy one as there are a variety of activities to do other than the traditional brunch. Leading the way is superstar contemporary Christian singer Chris Tomlin. Other music options lean country and western with Boots In The Park and a Morgan Wallen tribute band,...