Shaver Lake’s newest weapon in battling fires is being celebrated this afternoon in a time-honored firefighter event, the “Push-In” ceremony. The ceremony dates back to the late 1800s, when fire engines were horse-drawn and firefighters had to push equipment back into the firehouse. It’s a symbol of firehouse unity, but...
Shaver Lake’s New Fire Engine Can Fight Cabin Blazes, Wildfires in Tough Terrain
Shaver Lake’s newest weapon in battling fires is being celebrated this afternoon in a time-honored firefighter event, the “Push-In” ceremony. The ceremony dates back to the late 1800s, when fire engines were horse-drawn and firefighters had to push equipment back into the firehouse. It’s a symbol of firehouse unity, but...
FUSD Refuses to Disclose Legal Fees in Long-Running Lawsuit over School Construction Contract
Fresno Unified School District is refusing to say how much money it has spent on defense legal fees in a 2012 lawsuit filed over how the district had awarded the contract to build Rutherford Gaston Middle School. And those costs undoubtedly are steep. A 2019 court filing by attorneys for...
FUSD Refuses to Disclose Legal Fees in Long-Running Lawsuit over School Construction Contract
Fresno Unified School District is refusing to say how much money it has spent on defense legal fees in a 2012 lawsuit filed over how the district had awarded the contract to build Rutherford Gaston Middle School. And those costs undoubtedly are steep. A 2019 court filing by attorneys for...
Amid Cockfighting Controversy, Tulare County Residents Say Leave Our Roosters Alone
What began as a review of Tulare County's rooster policy Tuesday turned into a board of supervisors meeting packed with animal rights activists and more than 100 residents speaking out in defense of their game birds. The issue began at the county's May Ag Advisory Committee Meeting. Tulare County Supervisor...
Amid Cockfighting Controversy, Tulare County Residents Say Leave Our Roosters Alone
What began as a review of Tulare County's rooster policy Tuesday turned into a board of supervisors meeting packed with animal rights activists and more than 100 residents speaking out in defense of their game birds. The issue began at the county's May Ag Advisory Committee Meeting. Tulare County Supervisor...
The Words ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ Fall on Deaf Ears in Fresno
The Fresno Police Department says that it arrested 15 drivers for suspected DUI during a saturation patrol on Saturday. That number might not seem high in a city with nearly 550,000 residents. But the truth is, an inordinate number of Fresnans are driving while intoxicated or buzzed. To date, Fresno...
The Words ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ Fall on Deaf Ears in Fresno
The Fresno Police Department says that it arrested 15 drivers for suspected DUI during a saturation patrol on Saturday. That number might not seem high in a city with nearly 550,000 residents. But the truth is, an inordinate number of Fresnans are driving while intoxicated or buzzed. To date, Fresno...
Finding Homes, Partners in Fresno Is Tough for Single Parents: Report
A new report calls Fresno one of the worst places in the nation for single parents to settle. Not only does Fresno's cost of housing far outpace average income, but a lack of singles makes it hard to find a partner, according to the study from NewHomesMate. Fresno ranked No....
Finding Homes, Partners in Fresno Is Tough for Single Parents: Report
A new report calls Fresno one of the worst places in the nation for single parents to settle. Not only does Fresno's cost of housing far outpace average income, but a lack of singles makes it hard to find a partner, according to the study from NewHomesMate. Fresno ranked No....