Reminiscent of the classic holiday movie "It's a Wonderful Life," Clovis leaders want to round up as many dollars in town and give them to businesses shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic. "March 17 was one of the worst days of my career," Clovis Business Development Manager Shawn Miller said Thursday....
Central Unified Board Extends School Closings Through End of School Year
Central Unified School District has joined with most other Valley school districts in extending school closures through the end of the school year in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Central Unified board voted at a special board Thursday evening to extend the closures, which began March 16. The...
Expert Says Fresno Anti-Leaker Plan 'Blatantly Unconstitutional'
Two councilmen supporting an anti-leaker ordinance defended their stance this weekend on Twitter amid concerns of trampling on the Constitution. The legislation, sponsored by Garry Bredefeld and Mike Karbassi in conjunction with Mayor Lee Brand, would create penalties for those leaking confidential information out of City Hall, especially from the...
Clovis Envisions 'Signature' Pedestrian Bridge over 168
Clovis has begun design work on a striking new "signature" pedestrian bridge that will span the 168 freeway and provide a link between homes, schools, and businesses on both sides of the expansive roadway. The bridge near Temperance Avenue is intended to serve as a "gateway" feature to northeast Clovis....
Basgall Will Retire. Clovis Hunts for New Police Chief.
Clovis Police Chief Matt Basgall announced Thursday — one day after telling his staff — that he will retire on Aug. 2. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of the city," Basgall said in a news release. "The police department staff does amazing work every...
Clovis Expands Its Award-Winning Cottage Home Effort
More homeowners in the city of Clovis will soon be able to add a small second home on their property and save nearly $10,000 along the way. This week, the Clovis City Council approved an expansion of the city's unique Cottage Home Program. It allows the addition of a cottage unit of...
How to Honor David McDonald? Clovis Wants to Rename a Park.
Children and pets could soon be playing at David McDonald Park. McDonald, the businessman, and philanthropist, died last month at age 69. His family said he passed away from natural causes. The former CEO of security camera-maker Pelco operated one of the city’s largest companies. At its peak, Pelco employed...