Clovis police arrested a former community service officer, Mitchell Singh, on multiple charges of sexual child abuse Monday morning. Singh, 26, was formerly employed by the Clovis Police Department in the non-sworn civilian position. In a news release, police said that Singh was released from probationary employment in July. The...
School Is Starting. Slow Down for Kids!
New school buildings, new principals, new reading labs, new sports facilities, more money for special education: There's a whole lot of "new" for Fresno, Clovis, Central, Visalia and Madera students, parents and staff in the new school year. That includes a new focus on school bus safety by area school...
What's New for Students Heading Back to School? Plenty!
New school buildings, new principals, new reading labs, new sports facilities, more money for special education: There's a whole lot of "new" for Fresno, Clovis, Central, Visalia and Madera students, parents and staff in the new school year. That includes a new focus on school bus safety by area school...
Karbassi Keeps Fundraising Lead in NW Fresno Council Race
Less than two weeks from now, voters in northwest Fresno head to the polls to elect a new councilmember. Four of the five candidates campaigning met during a GV Wire debate, which can be viewed here. And the latest financials show that businessman Mike Karbassi has done well for himself...
'Crush' Days Welcome New Students to Clovis College
New Clovis Community College students will get tips on student success and a chance to meet faculty, counselors, staff, and other students at orientation events this week. Students can attend "Crush" Days on Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m to...
Police Say Tesla in Crash Killing Clovis Man Not on AutoPilot
SAN FRANCISCO — A rented Tesla that was speeding when it ran a red light and killed Benjamin Dean of Clovis was not on semi-autonomous Autopilot mode, police said Wednesday. Detectives removed a data storage device from the automobile that will be analyzed to help determine the actions that led...
Was Tesla That Killed Clovis Man on 'Autopilot'?
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman was arrested after running a red light in a rented Tesla in San Francisco and causing a crash that killed Benjamin Dean of Clovis and critically injured his wife, Kelly, authorities said Monday. The Clovis couple was in San Francisco celebrating their third wedding anniversary,...
Porterfield Funeral Is Set for Monday in Clovis
The funeral service for Kelly Porterfield, who left his imprint on Central Unified and Madera Unified school districts, is scheduled for Monday, July 29. The public funeral is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Peachwood Ward, 220 N. Peach Ave., in...
New Clovis Costco: More Space, More Pumps, Self Checkout
The roller doors came up, and hundreds of cart-pushing Costco fans ushered in the new era in Clovis. On Thursday morning, Costco began operations at its new location on Clovis Avenue, south of Shaw Avenue, two miles from its former location at Ashlan and Peach avenues. Bigger Inside and Out...
Clovis Secures Its Future Growth With FID Water Deals
The Clovis City Council has approved landmark water deals with the Fresno Irrigation District that officials say will secure the city's growth for decades to come. According to the Clovis General Plan, the city expects 280,000 residents in 2083 — 2.5 times its 110,000 population. Plans call for Clovis to...