The Takeaway — The Clovis Senior Activity Center recently had its ribbon cutting at 735 Third Street. — The new 25,000-square-foot facility is nearly twice as big as its predecessor and features a conference hall, commercial kitchen, art room, billiards room, classrooms, and a gym. — Anyone 50 and older...
Take a Look Inside the Sparkling New Clovis Senior Center
The Takeaway — The Clovis Senior Activity Center recently had its ribbon cutting at 735 Third Street. — The new 25,000-square-foot facility is nearly twice as big as its predecessor and features a conference hall, commercial kitchen, art room, billiards room, classrooms, and a gym. — Anyone 50 and older...
Clovis Couple Stuck in Peru Amid Political Street Battles, Roadblocks
What started as a family visit over the holidays in Peru has turned into an extended stay for Clovis residents Karen Young and her husband as anti-government protests have roiled the South American nation. Karen's mother, Ruth Ehresman, told GV Wire that she doesn't believe her daughter and son-in-law are...
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Raises Money for Clean Water Projects in Egypt
Fans of "It's a Wonderful Life" — and of live theater — will want to check out upcoming performances of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" in Clovis. The production by Action Community Theater, Action Community Church, and Light O' Mine Media will feature seven actors performing more...
Clovis Children’s Electric Christmas Parade Kicks off Holiday Festivities
Throughout December, parades, Christmas shows, and lights take over downtowns, pubs, and street corners and bring holiday cheer to communities across the Central Valley. On Saturday, Clovis returns the Children's Electric Christmas Parade for its 34th year hosted by the Old Town Kiwanis Club. The parade features floats with festive...
COVID-19 Cancels Clovis Freedom Fest Fireworks Show Again
California's pandemic restrictions on large gatherings have canceled Freedom Fest in Clovis on July 4, event organizers said Tuesday morning. This is the second straight year that Freedom Fest, a four-decade tradition, has been canceled because of the pandemic. Event Benefits Many Local Groups The Kiwanis Club of Clovis puts...
Clovis Event Pairs Tacos and Taps at 6 Venues Saturday
Food and beer lovers can combine the best of both worlds Saturday in Clovis. The Clovis Taco & Taps Trail is the latest event from Fresno Street Eats, the food truck promoter. The concept is pairing six local breweries with either a taco truck, or an in-house taco special. Connoisseurs...
With Cases Falling, Clovis Repeals Many COVID Restrictions
The city of Clovis is easing COVID-era restrictions as the pandemic eases. At its meeting on Monday night, the City Council voted to repeal five orders covering the stay-at-home requirements, price gouging, RV parking restrictions, waiving of bus fares and the city's enforcement of such orders. The COVID emergency declaration...
With State VMT Law Limiting Home Building, Clovis Takes Action
A state law meant to reduce the miles people drive may be unintentionally driving up the prices of new homes. And, according to the California Building Association, the law — commonly referred to as Vehicle Miles Traveled — poses "a big pause button" for residential home construction. In response, the Clovis City...
Fresno Sheriff Opposes Bill to Strip Policing Experience as Election Qualification
A proposed bill by a San Francisco state senator would remove the barrier of having to work in law enforcement to run for sheriff. Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) is seeking to remove the requirement that a sheriff candidate have a Police Officer Standards and Training certificate. "It’s time we...