Fresno State said Friday that a story in the online California Globe made false claims about the university's involvement with The Fresno Bee's Education Lab. The university also said that the story's headline ("CSU Fresno Partnering With Fresno Bee to Raise Nonprofit Money to Report about Rep. Devin Nunes") was "patently...
Six Essential Things to Know About Devin Nunes' Lawsuits
After the Republicans lost the House of Representatives in November, my colleague, David Taub, asked Fresno State political science professor Thomas Holyoke how the election results might affect Rep. Devin Nunes' high profile. “Since he no longer has the chairmanship of the intelligence committee for a platform, he will find other...
It’s a Kids Day Record: $634K Raised for Valley Children’s
The people of the Valley have done it again! Valley Children's Hospital announced Wednesday (March 13) afternoon that this year's Kids Day raised $634,301.82 — a record total for the 32nd annual event. On March 5, more than 8,000 volunteers spread throughout the region hawking special Kids Day editions of...
Democracy, Taxpayers Suffer When Fewer Local Journalists Serve as Government Watchdogs
We’re seeing more journalists being laid off in the news industry, and just about everyone thinks they know why the business model is so broken. But like most issues, the causes are varied and complex, ranging from an industry unwillingness to recognize changing revenue trends, being behind the curve on...
Roe's Video Pick: Jeopardy Contestant Takes Home Win — $1
Many times I would sit in front of the big tube TV at my grandparents' house. My grandfather and I would open The Fresno Bee to the TV guide section and together we would circle our line-up in red ink. "Family Matters," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and the "CBS...
Roe's Video Pick: Jeopardy Contestant Takes Home Win — $1
Many times I would sit in front of the big tube TV at my grandparents' house. My grandfather and I would open The Fresno Bee to the TV guide section and together we would circle our line-up in red ink. "Family Matters," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and the "CBS...