Biden admin. extends airplane mask mandate through Jan. 2022
Planning to hop a flight this year? You’ll still be wearing a mask, the Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday.
COVID-19, Travel
Entertainment, Fresno
Fresno Fair rolls out its first line-up of 2021 concerts. Here’s who you can catch.
Tuesday, fair organizers announced the return of the Table Mountain Concert Series at the Paul Paul Theater this fall.
Food
Building off Annex Kitchen success, Annesso Pizzeria looks to push pizza boundaries
The northeast Fresno pizzeria from restaurateur Jimmy Pardini opens Wednesday looking to the popular Italian pizza from the Annex Kitchen and give it a bit of an American vibe.
Central Valley Lifestyle, Fresno
Southwest rolls out limited-time $29 Fresno-Vegas flights
Southwest Airlines announced a new two-day sale for Valley travelers looking to get out of town.
Clovis, Food
More than wine and dine: Cork & Knife brings a new flavor to Old Town Clovis
Cork & Knife, a wine bar-meets-retail store, is set to open in Old Town Clovis on July 8 with more than 100 varieties of wine and hopes of turning into an event hub in the entertainment district.
Central Valley Lifestyle
Amtrak San Joaquins expands passenger service as pandemic recedes
Amtrak’s San Joaquins line, which runs between Bakersfield and Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, is picking up steam post-pandemic.
Business, Entertainment, Fresno
Valley PBS’ new CEO Jeff Aiello promises a ‘vibrant lineup of new programming’
Headlines about the local PBS affiliate’s turmoil were so bad, the acclaimed producer turned down the gig when offered in 2019. Here’s what led to a change of heart two years later.
Clovis, Food, Hanford
Extreme heat forces closure of Hanford, Clovis farmers markets
As the Central Valley faces triple-digit temps, organizers of two local farmers markets have cancelled their events this week due to the severe heat.
Clovis, Entertainment
Clovis Freedom Fest cancelled for second straight year over pandemic concerns
“If June 15 wasn’t so close to July 4, this story may have had a better ending,” organizers of the popular fireworks show said.
Business, California, Food
Taco Bell, Chipotle offering freebies for Calif. vaccine push
The giveaways – limited to June 15 – are tied to California’s coronavirus vaccination incentive campaign. Here’s what the restaurants are offering diners.
