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Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

March 14, 2019

Filmmaker Norah Shapiro explained how and why she made "Time for Ilhan" recently during Fresno State’s Cineculture series. The award-winning documentary captures the political rise of Ilhan Omar, who won a seat in the Minnesota Legislature before becoming t...

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$1.5M Settlement for Muslim Workers Fired in Prayer Dispute

AP News

September 15, 2018

DENVER — A big U.S. meatpacker has agreed to pay $1.5 million to 138 Somali-American Muslim workers who were fired from their jobs at a Colorado plant after they were refused prayer breaks, a federal anti-discr...

Photo of Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrating with her supporters

Victory Offers Muslim Candidate New Platform to Oppose Trump

AP News

August 16, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — President Donald Trump, meet Ilhan Omar. Just two years ago, the Minnesota Democrat became the first Somali-American elected to a state legislature. Now she's likely to become one of the first ...

California Budget Forecasts $15 Billion One-Time Windfall

Mendota Man Claiming MS-13 Affiliation Indicted On Weapons, Assault Charges

Poll Shows Clovis Council Election is Three-Way Race

Ties with Saudis at Stake as US Releases Findings on Khashoggi Killing

Newsom Sidesteps Recall Question While in Fresno

Fresno PD Seeks Person of Interest on Video in Death of Man Found In Apartment

‘I Couldn’t Protect Allie That Night’ Says Street Racing Victim’s Mom, Grateful for Police Crackdown

These Clovis Medical and Pharmacy School Students Are Giving COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

Don Sutton, Hall of Fame Pitcher for Dodgers, Dies at 75

Las Vegas Based Sandwich Shop Will Make Fresno Debut in Spring

This Local Eatery Will Creatively Solve Your ‘Burger or Pizza’ Dilemma This Month

Chukchansi Park to Open with Limited Seating as Grizzlies Come Out of Hibernation

Walters: Newsom Polishes Image as Recall Drive Escalates

Walters: Another Chance to Act on Housing

Walters: School Reopening Row Nears Climax

Opinion: Tax Hike on Employers Isn’t Necessary as State Enjoys Revenue Windfall

GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

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Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Trump Says He’ll ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Hold on to Presidency

Filmmaker Knew ‘Right Away’ Ilhan Omar Was a Political Star

$1.5M Settlement for Muslim Workers Fired in Prayer Dispute

Victory Offers Muslim Candidate New Platform to Oppose Trump

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