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Patterson demands CSU system audit following explosive claims of mishandling harassment allegations
"This just is an embarrassment to the university system, and I think it is much more than what happened at Fresno State," the Fresno lawmaker said of the CSU's sex harassment golden parachute.
February 7, 2022
Lawmakers, CSU board eye probes into Castro’s handling of harassment complaints
California lawmakers called for a probe into Castro's handling of sex harassment complaints. One top lawmaker wanted to go further and probe his management of Fresno State.
February 6, 2022
Report: Oakdale high school students sequestered in gym for maskless protest of Newsom
Hundreds of students across the campuses of Oakdale Unified Joint School District protested having to wear masks mere days after Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen at the NFC Championship Game in Los Angeles last weekend without a mask on.
February 4, 2022
CSU Chancellor Castro under fire over handling of Fresno State sexual harassment complaints
A lengthy report into sexual harassment allegations against a top Fresno State executive centers on the handling by Castro, the then-university president, in avoiding investigations.
February 3, 2022
Fresno Unified stares down “egregious” absenteeism-driven budget crunch on horizon
Huge drops in daily attendance coupled with a potential massive economic recession predicted for the near future could create dire conditions for Fresno Unified School District.
January 23, 2022
Fresno State going virtual for first week of spring semester
Students will not return to campus at Fresno State at the start of the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 10, 2022
CSU announces booster shot requirement for COVID-19 vaccine
The California State University is requiring everyone on campus to receive the booster shot for the COVID-19 vaccine.
December 22, 2021
Deadlock nearly sent Visalia Unified seat to special election. Here’s who will fill last vacancy.
The field of four candidates applied to succeed resigned trustee Christopher Pope. Deadlock among the board nearly triggered a June special election for a five-month provisional term. At the last second, it was averted.
December 9, 2021
Fresno State to revisit library namesake Henry Madden over antisemitic writings, Nazi sympathies
President Saul Jimenez-Sandoval announced in a message to the campus Monday that he has commissioned a task force to review the naming of the Henry Madden Library.
November 30, 2021
Carole Goldsmith tapped as next State Center Chancellor
Carole Goldsmith, president of Fresno City College, is getting a major upgrade in title and responsibilities.
November 29, 2021