Before you trot out the turkey for this year’s big feast, how much do you know about the original celebration that began the holiday tradition? Test your knowledge with this short quiz. 1. The Pilgrims were grateful for having survived their first year in the New World. When was the first Thanksgiving held?...
Fresno Unified Restructures Black Student Achievement Dept. to Protect Fed Funds
The Trump administration’s threat to cut federal funds to schools with race-based programs and a discrimination lawsuit prompted the Fresno Unified School District to restructure its academic support department for Black students. Starting with a name change in October, the African American Academic Acceleration department — still known as A4...
Could Fresno’s Southeast Plan Cost Current Residents $100,000?
If the Fresno City Council approves its plan to further develop southeast Fresno, it could cost $100,000 dollars if and when city services arrive for the rural residents now living in the area. To turn the 9,000 acres of the Southeast Development Area into Fresno's newest segment of town, the...
Greene’s Exit Deals a Blow to GOP, Putting Rifts on Display
WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt announcement Friday that she planned to resign, blindsiding the House speaker and shocking Washington, will put a dent in Republicans’ already fragile majority, leaving them with a vacant seat at least into the spring. But beyond the short-term practical impact, the sudden exit...
Fresno’s BenSmokin BBQ to Serve Free Thanksgiving Meals to the Community
A Fresno barbecue restaurant that usually counts on Thanksgiving to boost sales is taking a different approach this year. Bernard Mendoza, co-owner and pitmaster at BenSmokin BBQ in Fresno's Tower District, said he felt a calling to feed people. Mendoza said his father, the “Ben” in BenSmokin BBQ, inspired him...
Chancellor’s Departure Can’t Come Soon Enough for State Center Teachers Union
Carole Goldsmith’s announcement last week that she will retire as chancellor of State Center Community College District — a job she has held since January 2022 — came the same day that State Center faculty members held a no-confidence vote on her. This week the union announced the results of...
Millennials Are Using PTO to Sleep. What the Hell Is Happening?
Here’s a statistic that says more about the state of American work culture than any corporate report ever could: 43% of Millennials used paid time off simply to catch up on sleep. Not to travel. Not to relax. Not to disconnect. Just to rest long enough to function again. And,...
County Takes Over Fresno’s Biggest Homeless Coalition. Will Success Follow?
A new Fresno County homelessness agency will debut as hundreds of emergency shelter beds are closing and funding sources change their mission. Fresno County supervisors Thursday approved the creation of the Office of Housing Homelessness, a roughly six-person agency tasked with coordinating the dozens of homeless agencies responsible for housing...
Covered California Enrollment Opens. Will Thousands in the Valley Be Unable to Pay?
Fresno barber Juan Gonzalez expects to pay more than three times more for health insurance coverage through Covered California than he did in 2025 because federal tax credits that help subsidize the cost of his monthly premiums are set to expire at the end of December. “It was $44 per month before,...
Shaq Shows Off His DJ Skills at Fresno Club’s Premier Event
The Fresno club promising Michelin-level food, service, and entertainment held a red-carpet affair Thursday as part of its three-day opening weekend. To celebrate the inaugural night, The PM Lounge brought on basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal, who deejayed the event. "Last night was truly special. DJ Diesel, also known as Shaq,...