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Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

March 14, 2019

Filmmaker Norah Shapiro explained how and why she made "Time for Ilhan" recently during Fresno State’s Cineculture series. The award-winning documentary captures the political rise of Ilhan Omar, who won a seat in the Minnesota Legislature before becoming t...

‘Simpsons’ Producers Pull Iconic Michael Jackson Episode

AP News

March 8, 2019

LOS ANGELES — The producers of "The Simpsons" are removing a classic episode that featured the voice of Michael Jackson. Executive producer James L. Brooks told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday "it feels ...

Picture of Rep. Ilhan Omar walking through the halls of the Capitol.

Maker of ‘Time for Ilhan’ Will Be at Fresno State on Friday

gvwire

February 27, 2019

By virtue of her background and a flair for visual story-telling, Norah Shapiro has emerged as an award-winning (and crowd inspiring) maker of independent documentaries. Valley residents will have the opport...

Black History Month: Celebrating Disney Animator Floyd Norman

gvwire

February 4, 2019

Floyd Norman is an award-winning animator and in 1956 became the first African American hired by Walt Disney. In 2017, he was named the Ford Freedom Award scholar for his efforts to improve the African American community and the world at large. The previ...

Photo of Thomas Erdbrink and his wife in Iran.

‘Our Man in Tehran’ Airs Tonight & Tuesday on ValleyPBS

gvwire

August 13, 2018

What is life like in Iran? New York Times correspondent Thomas Erdbrink teams up with Frontline to answer that question in a two-part documentary airing tonight and Tuesday (Aug. 14) on ValleyPBS and PBS sta...

Roe’s Video Pick: “The Confession Tapes”

Roe Borunda

October 17, 2017

Let's confess. Most all of us have binge-watched. Sometimes, it's a trashy guilty pleasure. Other times, it's something worthwhile. Well, this mini-documentary series from Netflix will keep you in front o...

California School District Investigates Nazi Salute Photos

On Heels of Scandals, USC Announces New President

GOP Senators Defend ‘Hero” McCain Against Trump’s Attacks

Mayor Brand Comes Out Against Anti-Panhandling Proposal

Students Get a Jump-Start on Careers at This Popular Clovis Event

How To Fix FUSD Bus Driver Shortage? Make It Full-Time Job.

How’s the Economy? Count the Cranes to Find Out.

‘Common Sense Regulations’ or ‘an Extended Middle Finger’? How Far Will California Go on Charter Schools?

Bulldog Water Polo Star, a New Zealand Native, Reacts to Tragedy

Jay-Z, Dead & Co., the Killers to Perform at Woodstock 50

Fresno State Art Exhibit Rings in Persian New Year

Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens to Join Country Hall of Fame

Think You Know the US Presidents? Try This Quiz.

How Many More of These College Scam Artists Are There?

Walters: Newsom Does It Again With Death Row Reprieve

Walters: Slowing Economy Could Hit State Budget

A Brief History of Fresno's Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

‘Simpsons’ Producers Pull Iconic Michael Jackson Episode

Maker of ‘Time for Ilhan’ Will Be at Fresno State on Friday

Black History Month: Celebrating Disney Animator Floyd Norman

‘Our Man in Tehran’ Airs Tonight & Tuesday on ValleyPBS

Roe’s Video Pick: “The Confession Tapes”

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