Six State Center Community College District professors filed suit Thursday against California Community College and State Center Community College District officials, alleging that they are being forced to teach "controversial" views about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California...
State Center Professors File Federal Suit Over ‘Diversity, Equity’ Teaching Requirements
Six State Center Community College District professors filed suit Thursday against California Community College and State Center Community College District officials, alleging that they are being forced to teach "controversial" views about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California...
All Eyes on Hurricane Hilary’s Potential Impact on Fresno Weather
Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday morning and could become a major hurricane tonight or early Friday, the National Weather Service in Hanford said. The current forecast calls for Hilary to weaken while moving north around the Baja Peninsula. But Hilary's tropical moisture could bring excessive rain...
All Eyes on Hurricane Hilary’s Potential Impact on Fresno Weather
Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday morning and could become a major hurricane tonight or early Friday, the National Weather Service in Hanford said. The current forecast calls for Hilary to weaken while moving north around the Baja Peninsula. But Hilary's tropical moisture could bring excessive rain...
North Fresno Residents Convince Planning Commission to Block Cannabis Store
Persuaded by hours of public comment from Pinedale residents, the FresnoPlanning Commission unanimously voted down the dispensary that had met the city's rules to open along Blackstone Avenue. Cannabis store Embarc was set to open at a shopping center at 7363 N. Blackstone Ave., next to a Little Caesar’s, a...
North Fresno Residents Convince Planning Commission to Block Cannabis Store
Persuaded by hours of public comment from Pinedale residents, the FresnoPlanning Commission unanimously voted down the dispensary that had met the city's rules to open along Blackstone Avenue. Cannabis store Embarc was set to open at a shopping center at 7363 N. Blackstone Ave., next to a Little Caesar’s, a...
Some Fresno Classrooms Are Hot, but District’s Consultant Isn’t to Blame
Air-conditioning systems in Fresno Unified schools have struggled to keep up with 107-degree heat and high humidity levels during the first week of school. But the fault lies with Mother Nature, and not the energy consultant, contrary to what the Fresno Teachers Association says on its Facebook page, district spokeswoman...
Some Fresno Classrooms Are Hot, but District’s Consultant Isn’t to Blame
Air-conditioning systems in Fresno Unified schools have struggled to keep up with 107-degree heat and high humidity levels during the first week of school. But the fault lies with Mother Nature, and not the energy consultant, contrary to what the Fresno Teachers Association says on its Facebook page, district spokeswoman...
Bye, Bye Bitwise. You Can Help Rename South Stadium Building.
The former corporate headquarters of Bitwise Industries is getting a new name. Known as Bitwise South Stadium in downtown Fresno, the building's landlord — Summa Properties — whitewashed the huge sign off the roof last month. Now, Will Dyck wants to rename the building entirely. "We’re open to ideas and...
Bye, Bye Bitwise. You Can Help Rename South Stadium Building.
The former corporate headquarters of Bitwise Industries is getting a new name. Known as Bitwise South Stadium in downtown Fresno, the building's landlord — Summa Properties — whitewashed the huge sign off the roof last month. Now, Will Dyck wants to rename the building entirely. "We’re open to ideas and...