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Fresno Unified Board to Superintendent: Good Job!

October 17, 2019

The Fresno Unified School District board voted 7-0 on Wednesday to approve a positive job evaluation for Superintendent Bob Nelson, now in his third year at the helm of California's third-largest school district. Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson ...

Fresno Teachers Get a Do-Over Vote On Union Fee Proposal

Nancy Price

October 7, 2019

A plan by the Fresno Unified teachers union to charge members an extra $5 monthly to bankroll a new union-run foundation will be up for a revote this month after a legal challenge by dissident members put the p...

Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

Bill McEwen

June 13, 2019

After 43 years of bare-knuckled brawling, the leaders of Fresno Unified and its teachers union tried something different in hope of getting a better result. Bill McEwen Opinion It worked. ...

Fresno Unified, Teachers Agree on Historic 3-Year Contract

Bill McEwen

June 12, 2019

The Fresno Teachers Association and Fresno Unified School District have reached tentative agreement on a three-year contract that runs through June 2022. Superintendent Bob Nelson announced the agreement at Wednesday night's board of trustees meeting. ...

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Will Fresno Unified Labor Peace End or Continue?

Bill McEwen

June 10, 2019

Since dramatically avoiding a strike at the last minute early in 2018, Fresno Unified leaders and the teachers union have gone to great lengths to keep their public comments positive. Opinion Bill...

FUSD Teachers, Parents Voice Special Ed Concerns at Town Hall

Myles Barker

February 21, 2019

Parents and teachers came together Wednesday night to share their views on improving special education programs in Fresno Unified schools. The district has faced criticism for years that it doesn't adequately s...

Town Hall Aims To Improve Special Education in Fresno Unified

Myles Barker

February 5, 2019

Improving special education at Fresno Unified is the goal of a Fresno Teachers Association's town hall Feb. 20. The discussion will start at 4:30 p.m. inside Hoover High School's library. Those interested in attending the town hall can register here. Un...

Photo of incumbent Christopher De La Cerda and challenger Veva Islas

De La Cerda Takes Heat for Misrepresenting Endorsements

Myles Barker

October 17, 2018

McLane High School area trustee Christopher De La Cerda misrepresented his endorsements to local media, the Fresno Teachers Association said in a tweet Tuesday afternoon. The first instance was with The Fres...

Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say

Myles Barker

October 3, 2018

One year ago, Fresno Unified teachers threatened to go out on strike over stalled contract negotiations with the district. Among the issues contributing to the impasse: a demand by teachers that the district ma...

Newsom: I Will Appoint Valley Reps to UC, CSU Boards as Gov

David Taub

June 1, 2018

Gavin Newsom found a receptive audience at the Teamsters 431 hall in Fresno on Friday (June 1) afternoon. Politics 101 David Taub Speaking to about 100 supporters, Newsom played the hits: gun control, immigrant rights and fighting Donald T...

UK Says Chances of Brexit Deal Slim; EU Chides 'Blame Game'

Roger Stone Guilty of Witness Tampering, Lying to Congress

Israel Says it Has Completed Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire

Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’ Says U.S. Drought Monitor

Fresno Unified $240 Million School Bond Gets Strong Support in Survey

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

To Solve Homelessness, Californians Must Treat Certain Crimes as Cries for Help

As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

Nashville Sheriff Reveals Johnny Cash Was Once Deputized

Lakers Beat Warriors 120-94, Improve to 9-2

Despite Female Push, Garth Brooks Bests Underwood at CMAs

‘We Love You, Alex!’ Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Moves Trebek

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Walters: Local Governments Are in Distress

Sacramento’s Latest Reckless Law Will Give Lighter Sentences to 10,000 Repeat Felons

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

Camels in Fresno? That’s Not Bizarre — it’s (the Islamic Center) Bazaar!

2020 Democratic Candidates Pledge Support to LGBTQ Community

Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran’s Post

Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign

AP Exclusive: Steyer Aide Offered Money for Endorsements

Fresno Unified Board to Superintendent: Good Job!

Fresno Teachers Get a Do-Over Vote On Union Fee Proposal

Finally, Fresno Unified’s Trajectory Is Pointing Up

Fresno Unified, Teachers Agree on Historic 3-Year Contract

Will Fresno Unified Labor Peace End or Continue?

FUSD Teachers, Parents Voice Special Ed Concerns at Town Hall

Town Hall Aims To Improve Special Education in Fresno Unified

De La Cerda Takes Heat for Misrepresenting Endorsements

Teamwork Replaces Chaos in Fresno Unified, Leaders and Union Say

Newsom: I Will Appoint Valley Reps to UC, CSU Boards as Gov

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