Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing the effort to build a medical school at UC Merced. In a news conference at UC Merced on Monday, the governor expressed his support for the project, which has been on the minds of Valley leaders and residents since the university's 2005 opening. Well before...
Fresno’s Big Rainstorm Triggers Flooding, Power Outages
Valley cities started getting a taste Monday morning of the record-breaking rains that flooded highways, caused mudslides, and cut power in the Bay Area and Northern California on Sunday. The storm arrived later than expected, lingering over the northern region of the drought-stricken state. The National Weather Service in Hanford...
It Takes All 60 Minutes and Rushing Attack for Bulldogs 34-32 Win
It took all 60 minutes and a season-high 205 rushing yards for Fresno State to put away Nevada, 34-32, Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium. With the Wolf Pack a two-point conversion away from tying the game, QB Carson Strong's pass was out of the end zone to preserve the Fresno...
Big Fresno Storm: Where to Get Sandbags, Report Problems, and How to Stay Safe
How do you prepare for a rainstorm like the one poised to drench Fresno on Sunday and Monday? Experts advise cleaning your roof gutters and downspouts so that clogged water doesn't create leaks in your roof or damage the home's exterior. Brent Sunamoto, assistant general manager of the Fresno Metropolitan...
Amid Tensions, Conservative County Election Map Recommended
The tension was already high at Thursday night's Fresno County redistricting meeting. Before the advisory commission picked three maps to recommend to the full Board of Supervisors, arguments broke out over public speaking time, which interpreter to use, and accusations of harassment. After five hours and more than 40 speakers,...
Big Help on the Way for Valley Residents With Mental Health Challenges
Mental health issues remain a huge problem for the Central Valley with data as far back as 2013 showing that our region has some of the highest rates of mental illness in California. In addition, the Valley and the Inland Empire have the fewest mental health professionals per capita in...
Trucker Shortage? Supply-Chain Fixes? Depends on Who You Ask
Cargo ships wait on the Pacific Ocean, idling for days if not weeks. The Biden administration is trying to fix the supply chain to get goods into nearly every aspect of retail America. Is the supply chain problem getting goods out of California's ports because of a lack of truck...
Strongest Storm in Two Years Could Hit Fresno
With local reservoirs like Pine Flat and San Luis starved for water, good news appears to be on the way. In its Wednesday morning forecast discussion, the National Weather Service's Hanford office said, "The bottom line is that this storm system could potentially be the strongest storm system to impact...
Strong Storm System Headed to Fresno, Other Valley Cities
A series of storms will drop light rain on Central California beginning Wednesday and then ramp up with heavier precipitation on Sunday, the National Weather Service in Hanford says. The initial rain is expected north of Fresno County, but the later storm could deliver up to 1 inch across the...
Should State Earmark Billions for Water Projects Every Year? Voters Could Decide in 2022
A proposed ballot measure aims to increase spending for California’s storage and supply of clean, safe drinking water. The proposed Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 would allocate 2% of the state’s general fund every year to invest in California's sustainable water supply without increasing state taxes. California voters could...