Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...
Water-Producing GROW Act Yet to Yield a Trickle in Senate
Remember the ballyhooed “GROW” Act (H.R. 23) passed by the House of Representatives last July? Authored by Valley Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), the bill passed 230-190. It even earned the support of four Democrats, including Rep. Jim Costa of Fresno. The legislation aims to expand water storage and other water infrastructure...
Reaction to Pelco Layoffs
Once known as the leaders of cutting-edge surveillance cameras, a Valley company has fallen behind the technological curve. Pelco employees learned at a company meeting last week that 200 workers will be laid off by December. At one point, the workforce for the Clovis-based company stood at 2,000 strong. According...
Reaction to Pelco Layoffs
Once known as the leaders of cutting-edge surveillance cameras, a Valley company has fallen behind the technological curve. Pelco employees learned at a company meeting last week that 200 workers will be laid off by December. At one point, the workforce for the Clovis-based company stood at 2,000 strong. According...
Clovis PD Adds Jax and Corda to the Force
At a press conference Monday morning, Clovis Police introduced two new officers – police dogs Jax and Corda, as the department relaunched its K-9 unit. Clovis Police Chief Matt Basgall described the success of the police departments K-9 fundraiser. “We had hoped that we would reach $75,000 – it’s amazing...
Clovis PD Adds Jax and Corda to the Force
At a press conference Monday morning, Clovis Police introduced two new officers – police dogs Jax and Corda, as the department relaunched its K-9 unit. Clovis Police Chief Matt Basgall described the success of the police departments K-9 fundraiser. “We had hoped that we would reach $75,000 – it’s amazing...
Tale of Two Cities: Fresno and Clovis’ Approach to AB 199
Fresno and Clovis took two approaches when it came to opposing a state bill that the building industry says could push new homes out of reach for most buyers. While the Clovis council easily opposed the bill and is registered its view with the state Assembly, Fresno did not. Even...
Tale of Two Cities: Fresno and Clovis’ Approach to AB 199
Fresno and Clovis took two approaches when it came to opposing a state bill that the building industry says could push new homes out of reach for most buyers. While the Clovis council easily opposed the bill and is registered its view with the state Assembly, Fresno did not. Even...