An Afghan man who provided translation services for since-retired Marine Maj. Terry Slatic during his tours in Afghanistan, as well as other U.S. troops, told Slatic and PowerTalk 96.7 radio host Trevor Carey on Tuesday that he feared for his life if he had to remain there now that the...
Fresno, Clovis Battle Drought With ‘Purple Pipe’ Water. Toilet-to-Tap Next?
As the drought crisis worsens throughout California, Fresno and Clovis leaders, as well as residents, are answering the challenge. Both cities are recycling water through "purple pipe" systems to offset non-potable usages like landscape irrigation, cooling towers, and agricultural irrigation. In addition, they are beginning to investigate "toilet to tap"...
Fresno Unified Wasn’t Ready to Test Kids for COVID-19 so They Could Stay in School
Cheri Perry's third-grade daughter was eager to return to Malloch Elementary for in-person classes after last year's pandemic-caused school closures. But on Monday, the first full day of classes for Fresno Unified students, Perry got a phone call from the school saying her daughter had to stay home for 10...
New Casino, Hotel Complex Nears Completion in Fresno Foothills. When Will It Open?
Work appears nearly complete on a new and larger Indian gaming casino complex less than 1,000 feet from the current Table Mountain site in the Fresno County foothills near Millerton Lake. Construction began on the project to replace the existing casino in 2019. Plans promised a 110,000 square-foot casino floor...
Inside the Weidert Parole Hearing. How a Fresno Murderer Gained His Freedom.
In his 10th parole hearing, a convicted murderer in one of Fresno County's most heinous crimes has found his freedom from prison. David Weidert was granted parole at a hearing on April 8. Gov. Gavin Newsom had until last Friday to reverse the decision, a move that he and his...
Highway 41 Foot Bridge Coming to Valley Town Beset by Speeding Tourists
A Valley community split by a highway often filled with tourists in a hurry to get to the coast is getting $2 million from the state to address safety concerns. Highway 41 through Kettleman City is a main route for local travelers heading to Pismo Beach, Morro Bay and other...
Why Fresno Tech Company is Among the ‘Best Places to Work’ in U.S.
A Fresno-based information technology company has placed in the Top 10 on a list of best workplaces in the country. Bitwise Industries came in at No. 9 out of 100 medium-sized companies, according to the online site Great Place to Work. Rankings were based on data collected through anonymous surveys...
Clovis Teachers Union Group Files New Labor Complaint Against School District
The Association of Clovis Educators, which is seeking to form a labor union for Clovis Unified teachers and other educators, has filed a second labor complaint against the district with the state Public Employment Relations Board. ACE is asking PERB to stop the district from controlling and funding the district's...
Fresno’s Newest High School Opens Wednesday. It’s Still an Active Construction Zone.
Students at Justin Garza High School will be sharing their new campus with construction workers for the next four months, and possibly longer. The unfinished school will open for classes on Wednesday, the first day of school for all Central Unified students. On Monday evening, crowds of Justin Garza High...
Fresno Fire Training Center Includes Swift Water Rescue Facility. What It Might Look Like.
Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Donis has long desired a first-class fire training facility, for more than two decades by her account. Thanks to money supplied from the state budget, she's going to get it. "Finally, after so many years, the call to invest in the Central Valley's fire service was...