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Clovis Unified not “writing off school year,” votes to extend closure to May 22
Eschewing the approach of many school districts, Clovis Unified isn't shuttering campuses for the remainder of the school year just yet.
April 23, 2020
Visalia Unified abandons plans for new high school
The failure of March's Proposition 13 and the economic shutdown over the coronavirus pandemic led to the decision from Visalia Unified's board.
April 21, 2020
Newsom, Valley school districts at odds over shutting down schools for year
The Governor's call to close down schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year isn't being universally received by local school districts.
April 2, 2020
Firebaugh school district closes down, suspends free lunches over coronavirus exposure
A relative of a Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District employee tested positive for COVID-19, leading to closure of all operations, including lunch service.
March 30, 2020
Valley schools weighing options to remain closed into May
School districts across the Central Valley are considering extending their dates to reopen into May.
March 26, 2020
Fresno Unified sticks with plan to halt food service during Spring Break
The decision not to change course led to an uproar from local social justice groups. However, Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson stood his ground.
March 25, 2020
A coronavirus delay on property taxes is unlikely, here’s why.
Californians are mandated by law to pay property taxes by April 10. Here's who would win and lose if payments were delayed.
April 6, 2020
Fresno State cancels all commencement ceremonies
The university announced that most campus offices that are not essential to direct student support will transition to working remotely, starting Friday.
March 17, 2020
Which Valley schools are closed due to coronavirus? Here’s the full list.
Fresno Unified – the state's fourth largest school district – will announce closures of campuses in response to coronavirus, a Fresno Unified trustee said.
March 15, 2020
Fresno Unified to close campuses over coronavirus
Fresno Unified – the state's fourth largest school district – announced it will close campuses in response to coronavirus, leading a score of local school districts to follow suit
March 15, 2020