Beyonce's latest country album, "Cowboy Carter," features a track that gives a shoutout to Clovis. The song, "Just for Fun," includes the lyrics: "And everywhere I go, I hide my face/ From the cowboys in Clovis, and the rodeo circus, I/ Came here for a reason but I don't know...
Fresno County Animal Shelter Overwhelmed, Calls for Community Support
The Fresno County Animal Shelter, managed by the Fresno Humane Animal Services is at full capacity due to a surge in animal intakes. The shelter is urgently calling on the community for support to ensure the continued care of animals in need. Due to space constraints, the shelter can only...
Israeli Military Raid Devastates Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
After a two-week raid by Israel's military, the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City is left in ruins. The Israeli Defense Forces claim the raid was necessary as Hamas had regrouped within the hospital. The IDF reports killing 200 "terrorists", detaining hundreds, and discovering weapons and intelligence within the hospital. The...
Fresno County Tackles Animal Overpopulation with New Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Fresno County has pledged $500,000 to a pilot program providing affordable spay/neuter and rabies vaccination services to Central Valley residents. The initiative, set to start on Tuesday, April 2, is a collaborative effort between the County, Kirkland Foundation, Fresno TNR, Mell’s Mutts, and Paw Squad 559. The program, Central Valley...
Davante Adams, Deebo Samuel & George Kittle Among the Stars in Netflix Series ‘Receiver’
Netflix has unveiled its latest sports series, "Receiver," which will spotlight the 2023 NFL season's pass catchers, including Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. The eight-episode series, set to debut in the summer of 2024, is a product of Netflix's ongoing collaboration with the...
AD Terry Tumey Departs Fresno State With Legacy of Success & Failure
Fresno State University and its Athletic Director, Terry Tumey, are parting ways. Tumey, who has held the position since August 2018, oversaw several significant changes in the university's athletic department. It was a mutual decision by the university and Tumey, according to published reports. During his tenure, Tumey secured a...
Gaza Now the ‘Greatest Open-Air Graveyard,’ Says EU Official
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, says that Gaza before the war was the "greatest open-air prison." Now, he said, it has become "the greatest open-air graveyard" where tens of thousands of people have died. Borrell added that Gaza is also a "graveyard for many of the most...
US Drops in World Happiness Rankings as Those Under 30 Report Declining Well-Being
For the first time in its 12-year history, the United States has fallen out of the top 20 in the World Happiness Report, landing at 23rd place among over 140 nations surveyed. This is a significant drop from 15th place in 2023. The decline is largely attributed to a decrease...
Israel Blocks UNRWA Commissioner-General from Gaza, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis
Philippe Lazzarini, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency Commissioner-General, was denied entry into the Gaza Strip by Israel on Monday, according to statements from UNRWA and Egypt. This move is unprecedented and comes when the region direly needs humanitarian aid. Lazzarini intended to visit the city of Rafah in...
Country Star Toby Keith Died Before Being Told He Was Elected to Hall of Fame
The legendary Toby Keith, who died in February, is set to be posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. This honor is considered the highest in country music, with new members elected annually by an anonymous panel of industry leaders selected by the Country Music Association. The announcement...