A longtime active jurist in Fresno died this morning (March 6). Justice Gene Gomes served on the California 5th District Court of Appeal, based in Fresno. According to his state bio, Gomes served on the appellate court since 2002, appointed by Gov. Gray Davis. He was a Fresno County Superior Court...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Doug Harvey, Hall of Fame Umpire & Springville Resident
Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey, whose commanding presence and excellent judgment spanned 31 National League seasons, died Saturday of natural causes in Visalia. He was 87. The New York Times noted that the Springville resident "had silver hair, giving him something of a regal air, and he was very...
RIP, Doug Harvey, Hall of Fame Umpire & Springville Resident
Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey, whose commanding presence and excellent judgment spanned 31 National League seasons, died Saturday of natural causes in Visalia. He was 87. The New York Times noted that the Springville resident "had silver hair, giving him something of a regal air, and he was very...