I've finally figured out the reason for the annual dance between whoever occupies the governor's office and California State University system leaders. For those unfamiliar with the Sacramento Three-Step, it works like this. First step: The governor low-balls funding for increased enrollment. Second step: The CSU chancellor and the 23...
Ron Adams, NBA's Top Assistant, Is Sticking with Warriors
After talking with the Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Adams will remain on the Golden State Warriors' coaching staff but in a revised role, ESPN reports. The Lakers had received permission from the Warriors to speak with Adams about the possibility of joining Frank Vogel's staff, but no official offer was made, a...
Will Ron Adams Interview with the Lakers?
Is Laton native and former Fresno State basketball coach Ron Adams headed to the Los Angeles Lakers? ESPN reports that the Golden State Warriors granted permission to the Lakers to interview Adams about joining coach Frank Vogel's staff. ESPN cited league sources for its report. Survey: NBA's Best Assistant Coach Prior...
Audit: Cal State System Stashed $1.5 Billion, Still Raised Tuition
SAN FRANCISCO — California's state auditor says the California State University system kept $1.5 billion in discretionary reserves while raising tuition at its 23 campuses and lobbying the Legislature for more funds. Auditor Elaine Howle says in a report released Thursday that CSU put the money, which came primarily from...
Fresno State Nursing Master's Program Loses Accreditation
Nursing students in Fresno State's master's program will be in limbo for at least a year after the program lost accreditation, the university announced Wednesday. No new students will be admitted to the program this fall. There are 23 students enrolled in the program, which typically has 20 to 30...
Jenny Toste Is Out as CEO of TV Station ValleyPBS
Jenny Toste, CEO of Fresno public television station KVPT since December, has been removed by the station's board. Toste's ouster was announced in a news release Friday from ValleyPBS. "The ValleyPBS board of directors voted to end Jenny Toste's contract with the station," the release says. Karen Musson, who chairs...
Fresno State Legend Trent Dilfer Resurfaces in an Unlikely Role
Trent Dilfer is back. But it's not the return anyone would expect. The man considered one of the best quarterbacks in Fresno State history, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, and who forged a career off the field as ESPN analyst before being unceremoniously fired two years...
Clovis Quickly Identifies Its New Chief of Police
Curt Fleming will assume command of the Clovis Police Department on Aug. 3, succeeding Matt Basgall who announced his retirement date in late May. Fleming, who is a captain, joined the department in 2006 after beginning his law enforcement career with the Fresno Police Department. “Captain Fleming is a natural...
Former Fresno State Star McMaryion Pops a Perfect Question
Marcus McMaryion, who led Fresno State to a Mountain West football championship six months ago, executed another perfect play last weekend — a surprise marriage proposal with a Pacific Ocean backdrop. The former Bulldog quarterback chose a picturesque scene outside Roy's at Pebble Beach restaurant, at the Spanish Bay resort....
Stanford Duo Brings an End to Fresno State's Baseball Season
Stanford center fielder Christian Robinson and catcher Maverick Handley teamed up Monday night to end Fresno State's baseball season one game short of the NCAA super regionals. Playing on their home field at Sunken Diamond, Robinson and Handley combined for seven RBI in Stanford's 9-7 victory over the Bulldogs in an...