Nearly $9 million in Measure P arts grants are mired in "bureaucratic quicksand" as groups denied funding fight for a piece of the pie, The Munro Review reports. And, two key members of the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission propose that the commission give Measure P grants to six previously...
US Ghostrider Aircraft Showcases Howitzer Power in South Korea Drills
The U.S. Air Force AC-130J, flying over South Korea's high-rise apartment buildings, boasts powerful cameras capable of detailed surveillance from high altitudes, as reported by CNN. Joint Drills in South Korea Crews aboard the Ghostrider aircraft, deployed by Air Force Special Operations Command from Florida's Hurlburt Field, recently conducted joint...
Fresno State Students Serve Locals with Help from CalViva Health Scholarships
Dominique Perry knew from a young age she wanted to become a nurse. “I grew up watching multiple TV shows surrounding individuals in the health care setting,” she said. “These people were smart, respected and made a great impact on the patients placed in their care. I wanted to make...
UN Experts: Israel Conducts ‘Targeted Starvation Campaign’ in Gaza
United Nations human rights experts have accused Israel of conducting a "targeted starvation campaign" in Gaza, resulting in deaths, including children, due to famine reported by Al Jazeera. Reports of Children Dying From Malnutrition In a statement released Tuesday by 10 independent UN experts, they described Israel's actions as "genocidal...
Maddy Institute Gets City of Fresno Grant for Legislative Internships
The Maddy Institute was awarded a $150,000 grant from the City of Fresno following the passage of the city’s budget on June 20. The grant will be used to expand The Maddy Institute’s legislative internship program over the next several years and provide more opportunities to San Joaquin Valley students...
New Fresno State Study Shows South Fresno Job Growth Down Despite Industrial Development
Once a quiet countryside neighborhood east of Highway 41, the area of Orange and Central avenues in south Fresno is now at the center of an industrial boom, home to both an Amazon fulfillment center and Ulta Beauty distribution center. While some say it means good business for the local...
Watch: Saudi Crown Prince Demands Netanyahu Face Criminal Charges for Gaza
In a recent video released by Arab News, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be held criminally accountable for alleged crimes against the Palestinian people. The crown prince also urged for the termination of what he described as the illegal...
Mehdi Hasan Debates Zionism in Heated Live Event
Journalist Mehdi Hasan debated against the notion that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism in front of a largely pro-Israel audience. He was joined by Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, while Israel lobbyist Douglas Murray and Natasha Hausdorff of UK Lawyers for Israel argued in favor of Zionism. Hasan criticized the audience for booing...
Fresno State Is Recognized as a Military Friendly School
Fresno State received the Military Friendly School designation for the 2024-25 academic year. In May, the university received a silver rank in the category for large public institutions, meaning the university scored within the 28th to 40th percentile in comparison to other large public institutions. There are currently 775 veteran...
Fresno State Is 1 of Carnegie Foundation’s 25 Leadership for Public Purpose Colleges
Fresno State is one of the 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification in the inaugural 2024 cycle. It's the only public institution in California so honored; no other California State University or University of California institutions were selected. This selective designation...