Germany debuted the first passenger rail line with entirely hydrogen-powered trains on Wednesday, according to CNN. Fourteen hydrogen trains powered by fuel cell propulsion will exclusively run on a route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony. Run All Day on a Single Tank The trains are emissions-free and low-noise, with only...
Clovis Hospital Expansion Is About One Thing: Better Healthcare for All
The City of Clovis has spent the better part of three decades working with healthcare providers to improve healthcare facilities and accessibility for our residents and for those of our region. The Clovis Community Medical Center has morphed from its humble Dewitt Avenue campus to a modern medical facility...
A Look Inside Clovis Community’s New High-Tech Hospital Lobby
Clovis Community Medical Center officials recently showed off its new patient lobby to GV Wire videographer Jahz Tello. The lobby, which is part of the hospital's four-year, $430 million expansion, is designed to put patients at ease and speed them through registration. Click on the video to see the...
UNFILTERED – Cellphone Ban, TJ Cox, Fresno State Sales Tax, Save Mart, Bulldog Football, Injection Sites Veto
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, the panel covers a range of topics including: Bullard's planned cellphone ban, TJ Cox, the proposed Fresno State sales tax and more. Plus, check out our new and improved studio where we'll host live, in-person discussions with our guests. Let us know what you...
Watch: Students, Parents Confront Bullard Principal Over Cell Phone Ban
Bullard High School principal Armen Torigian met with students and parents on Thursday night to hear their questions and concerns about a proposed student cell phone ban. He also heard from parents who backed the policy. After more than two hours, Torigian the audience "There is no rush … I...
UNFILTERED – Are Fresno Schools Prepared To Stop a Mass Shooter? Do Cell Phone Bans Make Sense?
In this week's episode, the Unfiltered panel explores whether Fresno-area schools are prepared for a mass shooter and what kind of measures are being taken if such a tragedy occurs. Also, a closer looks at Bullard High's decision to ban cellphones in classrooms. Special Guests: Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, Clovis...
Valley Radio Station Wins National Award for Investigative Reporting
The Valley's public radio station has been recognized with a prestigious national award for its on-air news reporting. This week, KVPR (89.3 FM) was named a recipient of a national Edward R. Murrow Award in the investigative journalism category for small market radio stations. The award is given annually...
Valley Needs More Federal Support to Get Clean Air the People Deserve
This year, the Valley Air District commemorates its 30th year as a public health agency working to improve the health and quality of life for Valley residents. As Valley residents and members of the Valley Air District Governing Board, working to improve public health and quality of life for...
A First Look at Clovis Community’s New High-Tech Hospital Lobby
Clovis Community Medical Center officials showed off its new patient lobby this week to GV Wire videographer Jahz Tello. The lobby, which is part of the hospital's four-year, $430 million expansion, is designed to put patients at ease and speed them through registration. Click on the video to see...
Editorial: Bullard Cellphone Ban Has Merit, but Students, Teachers, Parents Must Weigh in First
A good idea can quickly become a bad idea if it isn't properly vetted and implemented. This is especially true when dealing with a controversial change that begs for stakeholder buy-in and clear communication with the people affected. And that brings us to Bullard High School principal Armen Torigian,...