Bullard High School in northwest Fresno isn't the only Valley school with a new cellphone rule this school year. But unlike their counterparts at Bullard, Selma High School's 1,800 students can choose whether they hang onto their cellphone or have to put it in a storage pouch. Under Selma...
TJ Cox’s PAC Spent $35,000 on Criminal Defense Attorneys
A community justice group and a law firm were the biggest recipients of funds from a political action committee founded by former congressman TJ Cox. Last week, Cox, D-Fresno, was indicted on 28 counts of fraud — including one count of campaign finance fraud. He pleaded not guilty. After...
As Dyer Focuses on Keeping Fresno Cool, Here’s a Green Job He Should Create
It's summer in the San Joaquin Valley in the climate change era. So I'm hot, you're hot, and even Mayor Jerry Dyer is hot. The question is, will Fresno lead the nation's cities in adjusting to climate change? Or will we be a day late, a dollar short, and...
Kings River Park Is Getting a Fabulous $3 Million Makeover
The popular Choinumni Regional Park in the community of Piedra along the Kings River is getting a major face-lift. State officials announced Monday morning that the Fresno County park will receive $3 million in Proposition 68 funding to renovate the campgrounds and build a multi-use trail. In addition, the...
Why This Is the Most Important Football Season in Fresno State History
As someone who has followed Fresno State football for more than 50 years, I can say unequivocally that this is the most important season in Bulldogs history. The stakes have never been higher for the football program and our community's place in collegiate sports. That's because the game is...
Will Battle Over Cell Phone Ban Force Bullard High to Retreat?
The principal of Bullard High School faced a largely skeptical crowd during a community meeting about a student cell phone ban Thursday night. Armen Torigian held the meeting at the school cafeteria to explain the new policy restricting cell phone use on campus. Backing the principal was a panel of...
Will Battle Over Cell Phone Ban Force Bullard High to Retreat?
The principal of Bullard High School faced a largely skeptical crowd during a community meeting about a student cell phone ban Thursday night. Armen Torigian held the meeting at the school cafeteria to explain the new policy restricting cell phone use on campus. Backing the principal was a panel of...
Feds Say Cox Laundered Campaign Contributions Through Family Members
After TJ Cox emerged from the Fresno County Jail on Tuesday, he said that his arrest on 28 federal fraud counts was politically motivated. "Politics is a tough game. I wouldn't be in this position today but for the politics, and I think we all know that," said the...
How Much Will it Cost to Rent Tower Theatre?
Now that it owns Tower Theatre, the city of Fresno is setting rates to rent the building. The costs, depending on how long and what daypart, run from $800 to $1,600 for non-commercial use. Nonprofits will receive a deeper discount. The "basic rate" has not been established yet. The...
Fresno Unified Not Backing Down on New Bullard Cellphone Policy
Bullard High School's new cellphone policy is not open for debate, Fresno Unified School District said in a news release explaining why new campus rules are being implemented and what will happen to students who refuse to comply. Even so, Bullard Principal Armen Torigian has scheduled a meeting for...